75 fj40 2f. Heater hose burper (1 Viewer)

[Squirly]

This does not appear to be oem. Is this a burber for the coolant system and if so where can I get a replacement? Broke it playing with it. Lol
Thank you.

 

[1MOA]

That's the generic Prestone flush "T" that came with their kit. You can source a new one or just delete it. I always found it to be a weak link and failed just like it did in your pictures.

 

[SteveH]

They are a weak link, but are ok for a few years of use. When you install them, don't put the tee under a side-load or overtighten the clamps. Be nice to your plastic tee, and keep a spare in the truck for a roadside fix.

So, buy 2 Prestone kits and scam the 'tee' out of the 2nd kit as a spare. $3.84 at Walmart: Robot or human? - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-Flush-N-Fill-Kit/16817507?fulfillmentIntent=In-store

Or, yank it all and replace the radiator hose with a new piece.

 

[Squirly]

What is the purpose of this? For flushing or burping?

 

[1MOA]

What is the purpose of this? For flushing or burping?

It is sold to flush the system but can be used to burp a 40 as well. I always found if you parked it on a steep uphill grade and let it idle with the heat running for 10 minutes it burped itself just fine.

 

[SteveH]

What is the purpose of this? For flushing or burping?

They can quickly bleed air at the back of the engine and for that, they are nice, but not critical. Once you flush your cooling system once, if you keep quality coolant in it and change it, you really don't need to flush regularly.

 

[bikerider1001]

It is sold to flush the system but can be used to burp a 40 as well. I always found if you parked it on a steep uphill grade and let it idle with the heat running for 10 minutes it burped itself just fine.

Gonna try burping today. I assume just the radiator cap needs to be off?

Thanks.