Well last week after some trail running I noticed a weird sound from under my hood. Turned out my radiator was boiling. I checked the fluid and it was fine but brown so I thought it was time for a flush. I've never done it before but thanks to the write ups here I felt I should try. I also have been putting off my PHH even though the silicone replacement has been sitting for months.
First I drained everything and took off my DS tire to locate the hose. Looking at it I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I soon learned. I'm about 1/2 guy so when it took me about an hour and a half to finally get it I didn't feel too bad. The write ups here saved me. I only removed the dip stick bolts and have very bruised arms to show for it. I cut the pin bracket off and used locking pliers to get the other one. I then pulled the pipe about 1/2 inch down to get the new one on. With some KY it finally got on there. I guess I'm now.
Next I did the flush with the Prestone kit. First I installed the tee in the wrong hose that goes back to the radiator. Oh well back to 1/2 statues. Then I followed instructions to complete the flush. I had a lot of sludge come out. Thanks PO . The flush did help but I could see a lot left at the top of the radiator. I guess I'll be getting a new one when funds allow.
Anyway just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help here. And to tell new guys to starts tackling some maintenance on there own. I am still learning but have a new since of pride after completing something never done before. Tomorrow, time to rebuild some brakes, we'll see.
First I drained everything and took off my DS tire to locate the hose. Looking at it I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I soon learned. I'm about 1/2 guy so when it took me about an hour and a half to finally get it I didn't feel too bad. The write ups here saved me. I only removed the dip stick bolts and have very bruised arms to show for it. I cut the pin bracket off and used locking pliers to get the other one. I then pulled the pipe about 1/2 inch down to get the new one on. With some KY it finally got on there. I guess I'm now.
Next I did the flush with the Prestone kit. First I installed the tee in the wrong hose that goes back to the radiator. Oh well back to 1/2 statues. Then I followed instructions to complete the flush. I had a lot of sludge come out. Thanks PO . The flush did help but I could see a lot left at the top of the radiator. I guess I'll be getting a new one when funds allow.
Anyway just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help here. And to tell new guys to starts tackling some maintenance on there own. I am still learning but have a new since of pride after completing something never done before. Tomorrow, time to rebuild some brakes, we'll see.