[DMCForum] Re: Cooling system failure
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[DMCForum] Re: Cooling system failure
- From: "mw98gt" <mw98gt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 20:30:39 -0000
How do I drain whatever coolant is left in my system? Is there a
drain plug on the radiator like my mustang had, or do i just remove
the lowest coolant hose on the system, I assume going to the
radiator?
How many gallons of coolant does the car hold around? What coolant
is recommended?
I am doing my major service at this time and since I have owned the
car I have not changed the oil. I am sure it doesnt really matter,
but what oil is recommended for this car (brand and blend)? My
engine has 62k miles.
Misha #5197
--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> Hey, Jordan has some really great pics of the area. Your
> steel heater hose pipe may be rusted. New ones are now
> available. I think John Hervey has a stainless version.
> For the trouble I would just eliminate it even if your old
> one is in good condition. The reason for it was to simplify
> factory installation. But if you were or R&R the engine,
> you could as easily take the hose loose at the aluminum pipe
> at the frame. If you keep a metal pipe in there, it is two
> more spots that need hose clamps. Silicone hose is cheaper
> than custom bent metal pipe.
>
> I suggest using only silicone hoses. If you buy a kit from
> a vendor, dont waste your money on any black rubber hoses.
> The only exception are two short 45 degree hoses at the
> water pump. Those are best cut out of a cheap autoparts
> store hose off the shelf. That is what a vender will sell
> you anyway. Also do not waste your money on hose clamps
> that are not specifically meant for silicone hoses! The
> kinds of clamps that have the slots for the worm/screw to
> grab will cut silicone all to hell.
>
> For real hoses and proper clamps, go to Amazon Hose & Rubber
> in Tampa. I keep several feet of both sizes of blue
> silicone heater hose with the proper clamps on hand. I am
> not sure if Amazon stocks the big hose for the back of the
> water pump. You only need about 2", so you could get that
> from a DeLorean vendor.
>
> Walt
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