cooling system flush questions

[Psychopete]

Heater hose is pretty cheap. I want to say it's 5/8", but I can't remember. Take a small piece in with you to match it up. Measure the lengths of the stock pieces so you know exactly how much to get (round up). They sell it by the foot. Becareful with the outlets of the heater core. Warm up the engine and verify that the new hoses are not leaking. Usually when I install a brand new hose, I get the engine warm and retighten because the rubber tends to get softer and spring a small leak once warm.

Pete

 

[Fast Fords]

i think for everything one may do in their life, i think they should check for "leaks" lol

 

[IRKillroy]

As in your other thread, you are too anal about what you do. You do things "by the book,", but after years of doing this stuff, seeing what works and what doesn't, you learn how things really work. Flushing with water does the same as flushing with a mix. You waste money with the mix. As stated before, the system is sealed after changing, and rust is not a factor. It is not necessary for the average Joe.

This is a "self help" forum, and in most cases "taking it to the shop" is not an option as you suggest in a couple of your posts.

What part of the water pump gets lubricated by coolant?shady

there's always a point where you need to throw out a line and see if someone is paying attention... and damned if you didn't notice.

you mention that it is sealed and it won't rust but I still have to disagree with you... there are of course opposing arguements to every item of business... and we've talked our sides up enough... it's a waste to attempt to push our agendas on each other.... so now we should focus on convincing others!!!!