Replacing the water pump and thermostat.
First off the new thermostat is different than one being replaced. Not sure if it matters? (Picture attached)
Second, then I’m going to do a radiator flush. Here’s my process, hopefully this is right?
After I get the new thermostat on and water pump on.
1. Attach the fan, shroud, and put the belts back on.
2. Tighten the bolts on the alternator
3. Attaches the top and bottom hoses to the radiator.
4. Fill the radiator with distilled water.
5. Turn car on with heat on high for 5-10 mins, with radiator cap off
6. Drain radiator.
7. Add 5050 to radiator, fill overflow.
8. Repeat step 5.
9. Top off radiator if needed. Close radiator cap.
Then done!
First off the new thermostat is different than one being replaced. Not sure if it matters? (Picture attached)
Second, then I’m going to do a radiator flush. Here’s my process, hopefully this is right?
After I get the new thermostat on and water pump on.
1. Attach the fan, shroud, and put the belts back on.
2. Tighten the bolts on the alternator
3. Attaches the top and bottom hoses to the radiator.
4. Fill the radiator with distilled water.
5. Turn car on with heat on high for 5-10 mins, with radiator cap off
6. Drain radiator.
7. Add 5050 to radiator, fill overflow.
8. Repeat step 5.
9. Top off radiator if needed. Close radiator cap.
Then done!
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