01-12-2006, 12:06 PM
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|  when changing thermostat, do I have to...? drain the radiator of all coolant, or can I kink the coolant tubes from the radiator. Just trying to keep my a little clean, but if it can't be done then that's ok. Any tips? thanks! fongo 
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01-12-2006, 01:57 PM
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|  Re: when changing thermostat, do I have to...? I normally just drain it enough so it gets most out of the upper hose. I always push down on my hose, so it drains into the radiator. Normally there isnt too much in the manifold, I would just stick some rags under the thermostat housing when you take it off. Drain the anti-freeze into a bucket, then you can use it again (if its clean).
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01-12-2006, 08:23 PM
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| Rat Killer  Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio
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| Re: when changing thermostat, do I have to...? Get your garden hose out, then yank the t-stat housing off. It'll drain exactly how much it wants to. 
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01-12-2006, 10:51 PM
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| Re: when changing thermostat, do I have to...? Yeah, and by the way- Don't run it to the store to get the antifreeze, yank off the hose cause you're in a hurry and scald your friend.... I knew a guy that new a guy
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01-14-2006, 11:51 PM
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| Re: when changing thermostat, do I have to...? does that work? I suppose that much anti-freeze getting by doesnt really matter....I think that could help me out, sorry for kinda hi-jacking your thread, haha.
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01-15-2006, 07:40 AM
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| Re: when changing thermostat, do I have to...? Just drill a couple small 1/8" holes in the flange. This helps bleed the air out of the system.
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