Thermostat
#61
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Re: Thermostat
One component to "the right stuff" so far as coolant goes is to only use
distilled water to mix with the coolant. That will keep hard water
(calcium/minerals) from clogging the radiator.
Jerry
Joe Carroll wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>
>
> And that would be?
>
> Joe Carroll
>
> 2K-TJ
>
> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
--
Jerry Bransford
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distilled water to mix with the coolant. That will keep hard water
(calcium/minerals) from clogging the radiator.
Jerry
Joe Carroll wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>
>
> And that would be?
>
> Joe Carroll
>
> 2K-TJ
>
> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
#62
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Re: Thermostat
On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:45:16 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
#63
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Re: Thermostat
On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:45:16 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
#64
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Re: Thermostat
On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:45:16 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>You need to 'really' be careful with the top rad hose. If you just
>remove the thermostat housing and bend the hose to get it out of the way
>while cleaning the old gasket or installing, the plastic top of the rad
>can/will start to leak. If it does this you need a new rad.
>
>Other than that, it is pretty straight forward.
>
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
#68
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Re: Thermostat
Not in 2000, mine uses the old fashioned green stuff
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>
#69
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Re: Thermostat
Not in 2000, mine uses the old fashioned green stuff
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>
#70
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Re: Thermostat
Not in 2000, mine uses the old fashioned green stuff
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:bd6b4$43611743$4831b233$14640@FUSE.NET...
> Somewhere around 2000 they changed the antifreeze specs from "American
> Green" to "G-05"
>
> The old stuff (American Green) is still available, at least from Zerex in
> the white jug and can still be used according to DC.
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> The new stuff (G-05) is recommended by DC as a replacement the American
> Green as it has superior protective ability.
>
> If your Jeep requires the new stuff (G-05) it is only manufactured by one
> company (Valvoline) and distributed by MOPAR, Ford, Mercedes dealerships,
> and by Valvoline's brand Zerex (gold jug)
> http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/
>
> None of the antifreezes made by Prestone, Peak, Sierra, etc. are suitable
> for use in a G-05 requiring vehicles and contain ingredients DC
> specifically warns you against.
>
> This does not stop Prestone (for example) from promoting their product for
> use in late model DC, Ford, or Mercedes vehicles.
>
>
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:dv32m1p80p389h1fom7hl8agtiqsini3j1@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:17:28 -0400, "Billy Ray"
>> <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Make sure you flush and fill the radiator with the right stuff.
>>
>> And that would be?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>>
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
>