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Old 05-10-08, 07:03 AM   #5
3_puppies
IH8MUD Lifer
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Helena MT
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Originally Posted by cruiserpants View Post
Did not disconnect the AC system, just unbolted the AC condenser, and moved it enough to get at the mounting bolts. At the same time, I opted to replace all the hoses (22 in all – if I remember right ) including: rear heater, by-pass, EFI cooling hoses, oil cooler hoses, etc. Also replaced the water pump, thermostat and belts. Felt that it was time to start fresh.
Everything worked great, and I was done with it the same day.
X2 it's all drained....replace all the hoses. do it once. and with the rad out it's easy to get to most of the hoses, maybe belts also.


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