[DML] Re: Replacing thermostat and coolant.

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It really doesn't make sense to work on a SYSTEM piecemeal. If you
have a leak anywhere in the system you will lose coolant. You should
replace ALL hoses and ALL seals. This includes the ones under the
intake manifold. You should also replace the belts and the idler
pulley bearings. If you have the origional pump it should also be
replaced. All of the venders sell a "Master Cooling System Kit" which
will have all the belts, hoses, seals, otterstandt switch, clamps, etc
that you will need. Test the radiator cap and replace if necessary.
When you are all done you need to buy or rent or borrow a "Coolant
system pressure tester". You bleed by pressurizing the system and
loosening the bleeder on the thermostat housing till all the air is
out and then loosening the small hose on the top, right of the
radiator till air is all out.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@xxxx> wrote:
> My car overheated on Saturday, dumping a lot of coolant in my 
> driveway through the overflow.  I ordered a new thermostat, and have 
> two new left and right main hoses to replace the existing spongy 
>







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