Hello, everyone.
This weekend I was going to do a Coolant Flush on the TB for the first time cause IMO the fluid is not looking that great.
The Coolant in the Reservoir is nice and Orange like it should be but the Coolant in the Radiator is a Green-ish/Brown-ish color.
I know there is no Drain Peacock on the Radiator and I must remove the Lower Radiator Hose to Drain the system. And according to my Chilton manual the only way to Flush the system is to fill with clean water, run the engine for 30 min, shut off and allow to cool, then Drain the system in till the water runs clear.
I'm use to the old way... Drain the Radiator, remove the Thermostat and Upper Radiator Hose, then running water in the Upper Radiator Hose Inlet till it comes out clear thur the Upper Hose on the Engine side.
I would like to do a through Flush...Flushing the Radiator, Engine Block, all Heater Hoses/Pipes and both Heater Cores.
So my questions are...
1. Does removing the T-Stat Drain most if not all the Coolant in the Engine Block?
2. Can I use a Flushing Tee to Flush the Heater Hoses/Pipes and both Heater Cores?
3. Does anyone recommend replacing the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS), Water Pump and or the Radiator Cap when doing this service?
I plan to replace the T-Stat with a OEM AC Delco since I will be removing it and also Refilling with Dex-cool (not pre-mixed 50/50) and Distilled Water.
* Additional info:
Current miles: 170k Miles
EXT Model with rear heat
Coolant may or may not be original/factory
Any tips/tricks or input would be greatly appreciated.
This weekend I was going to do a Coolant Flush on the TB for the first time cause IMO the fluid is not looking that great.
The Coolant in the Reservoir is nice and Orange like it should be but the Coolant in the Radiator is a Green-ish/Brown-ish color.
I know there is no Drain Peacock on the Radiator and I must remove the Lower Radiator Hose to Drain the system. And according to my Chilton manual the only way to Flush the system is to fill with clean water, run the engine for 30 min, shut off and allow to cool, then Drain the system in till the water runs clear.
I'm use to the old way... Drain the Radiator, remove the Thermostat and Upper Radiator Hose, then running water in the Upper Radiator Hose Inlet till it comes out clear thur the Upper Hose on the Engine side.
I would like to do a through Flush...Flushing the Radiator, Engine Block, all Heater Hoses/Pipes and both Heater Cores.
So my questions are...
1. Does removing the T-Stat Drain most if not all the Coolant in the Engine Block?
2. Can I use a Flushing Tee to Flush the Heater Hoses/Pipes and both Heater Cores?
3. Does anyone recommend replacing the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS), Water Pump and or the Radiator Cap when doing this service?
I plan to replace the T-Stat with a OEM AC Delco since I will be removing it and also Refilling with Dex-cool (not pre-mixed 50/50) and Distilled Water.
* Additional info:
Current miles: 170k Miles
EXT Model with rear heat
Coolant may or may not be original/factory
Any tips/tricks or input would be greatly appreciated.