2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
10-12-2006, 08:42 PM
#11
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Dennis wrote:
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
>> news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
>> >4 liter block drain plug location:
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
>> >
>> > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
>> >
>> > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
>> >
>> > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
>> > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
>> > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
>> > in
>> > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
>> >
>> > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
>> >
>> > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
>> > dollars
>> > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
>> > procedure.
>> >
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
>> >
>> > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
>> >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
>> >> with
>> >> a some questions.
>> >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
>> >> they
>> >> located?
>> >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
>> >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
>> >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
>> >> flushing
>> >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
>> >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
>> >> Thanks for any help.
>> >>
>> >> Dennis B.
>>
>> Thanks for the information.
>> When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
>>
>> Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Got it.. Thanks,
Dennis B.
10-12-2006, 08:42 PM
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Dennis wrote:
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
>> news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
>> >4 liter block drain plug location:
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
>> >
>> > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
>> >
>> > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
>> >
>> > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
>> > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
>> > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
>> > in
>> > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
>> >
>> > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
>> >
>> > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
>> > dollars
>> > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
>> > procedure.
>> >
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
>> >
>> > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
>> >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
>> >> with
>> >> a some questions.
>> >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
>> >> they
>> >> located?
>> >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
>> >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
>> >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
>> >> flushing
>> >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
>> >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
>> >> Thanks for any help.
>> >>
>> >> Dennis B.
>>
>> Thanks for the information.
>> When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
>>
>> Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Got it.. Thanks,
Dennis B.
10-12-2006, 08:42 PM
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Dennis wrote:
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
>> news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
>> >4 liter block drain plug location:
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
>> >
>> > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
>> >
>> > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
>> >
>> > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
>> > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
>> > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
>> > in
>> > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
>> >
>> > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
>> >
>> > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
>> > dollars
>> > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
>> > procedure.
>> >
>> > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
>> >
>> > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
>> >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
>> >> with
>> >> a some questions.
>> >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
>> >> they
>> >> located?
>> >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
>> >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
>> >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
>> >> flushing
>> >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
>> >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
>> >> Thanks for any help.
>> >>
>> >> Dennis B.
>>
>> Thanks for the information.
>> When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
>>
>> Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Got it.. Thanks,
Dennis B.
10-12-2006, 09:32 PM
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
The flushing water that gets left in the heater core will be non-distilled
tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:452ED175.5B2BDCA2@sympatico.ca...
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:452ED175.5B2BDCA2@sympatico.ca...
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
--
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10-12-2006, 09:32 PM
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
The flushing water that gets left in the heater core will be non-distilled
tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:452ED175.5B2BDCA2@sympatico.ca...
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:452ED175.5B2BDCA2@sympatico.ca...
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
--
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10-12-2006, 09:32 PM
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Re: 2001 Wrangler Coolant Drain?
The flushing water that gets left in the heater core will be non-distilled
tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:452ED175.5B2BDCA2@sympatico.ca...
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
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tap water, won't it? Some people like to blow this out with an air hose.
Maybe not the commercial shops, but if it is your own car, then you want the
coolant as clean as possible. Since the only potential source of
contaminantin in the cooling system, other than breakdown of coolant, is tap
water, you want to get it all out. That would be a good time to inspect the
heater hoses for wear and hardening. Maybe this is an "optional" step, but
think about the crap that can build up in a heater core and the difficulty
of replacing one.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> > news:a7e2a$452e91eb$422afc51$5742@FUSE.NET...
> > >4 liter block drain plug location:
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...blockdrain.jpg
> > >
> > > You can also remove the lower radiator hose
> > >
> > > Use coolant CONCENTRATE and DISTILLED water to make your 50/50
> > >
> > > The only coolant, that I am sure, meets the old DC 'Green" spec is
> > > Valvoline's Zerex Original Green or, if you prefer, DC recommends you
> > > upgrade to the new G-05 spec. The only supplier, that I am aware of,
in
> > > the aftermarket is Valvoline's Zerex G-05 coolant.
> > >
> > > It is available at PepBoys and NAPA.
> > >
> > > FWIW: I find a flush-n-fill kit very useful and well worth the few
dollars
> > > they cost. You cannot do a comparable job wit the old drain/refill
> > > procedure.
> > >
> > >
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...-N-FillKit.jpg
> > >
> > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > > news:B-adnQtlR5GBMLDYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > >> Got a 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 engine.
> > >> I want to change the anti-freeze and wonder if someone could help me
with
> > >> a some questions.
> > >> Does this engine have drain plugs in the block and if so where are
they
> > >> located?
> > >> If no drain plugs then how does the old coolant get drained?
> > >> Should the thermostat be removed before flushing?
> > >> Better yet could someone please explain the proper procedure for
flushing
> > >> the coolant system on this vehicle?
> > >> I want to do it right, that's why I came here.
> > >> Thanks for any help.
> > >>
> > >> Dennis B.
> >
> > Thanks for the information.
> > When flushing the system ,do you have to remove the thermostat?
> >
> > Dennis B.
>
>
> No, you can leave the t-stat in.
>
> Be aware that the heater core will still hold a fair amount of water so
> you should add half the system's volume of pure antifreeze and then top
> it up with distilled water.
>
> Mike
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