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[FastCote]

How much do i need?

Not sure if I can do the banjo bolts without removing the coolant hose, so I assuming minimal spillage and increased capacity of V3 heat exchanger, was wondering on how much coolant to purchase.

[powerstroke73L]

Mind you I have a 7.3L so YMMV, but I had to add a little less than a half gallon.

[Jack_Toepfer]

I added less than a gallon as well.

[Clay]

How much do i need?

Not sure if I can do the banjo bolts without removing the coolant hose, so I assuming minimal spillage and increased capacity of V3 heat exchanger, was wondering on how much coolant to purchase.

When you pull the hose, you can stuff a rag in the lower metal tube and prop the hose up under the degas bottle and you may only spill about a pint of coolant...depending on how fast you get the rag stuffed.

[FastCote]

Instructions say you "MAY" be able to do the bolt without rmoving coolant hose.

I assume Jason and James are better at tooling on these trucks than me, so, is it worth my time trying, or will it just frustrate me and make me wish I had just pulled the hose right away?

[Clay]

Instructions say you "MAY" be able to do the bolt without rmoving coolant hose.

I assume Jason and James are better at tooling on these trucks than me, so, is it worth my time trying, or will it just frustrate me and make me wish I had just pulled the hose right away?

I don't see hoiw you could do it without removing the hose. I have changed probably a dozen of these (the checks were upgraded several times and i changed mine, dads and a buddys more than once) and you can honestly do both of them in about 20 minutes, stopping to drink a beer after each and that included removing the hose.


I have seen Jason do 4 installs in my driveway and he removed the hose every time.

[Marv]

I couldn't get to them without pulling the hose...I tried, but no dice.

As far as adding coolant, I think I added almost two gallons to replace what was lost and fill all the new lines and heat exchanger.

[FastCote]

Wow, big range so far: one pint to two gallons. Guess i'll buy two gallons assuming I do as bad a job of rag stuffing as Marv (Just kidding Marv).

Thanks guys. I'll admit my lack of coolant knowledge now. Do I cut it with water or straight in? If cut, is regular hose water acceptable?

Edit:
Ohio climate, if that matters.

[Marv]

Wow, big range so far: one pint to two gallons. Guess i'll buy two gallons assuming I do as bad a job of rag stuffing as Marv (Just kidding Marv).

Thanks guys. I'll admit my lack of coolant knowledge now. Do I cut it with water or straight in? If cut, is regular hose water acceptable?

Edit:
Ohio climate, if that matters.

Haha...man, I try to prepare for the worst!!

I think I bought one gallon and cut it in half. That's my typical MO anyways...

[skyskijason]

Wow, big range so far: one pint to two gallons. Guess i'll buy two gallons assuming I do as bad a job of rag stuffing as Marv (Just kidding Marv).

Thanks guys. I'll admit my lack of coolant knowledge now. Do I cut it with water or straight in? If cut, is regular hose water acceptable?

Edit:
Ohio climate, if that matters.

NEVER put tap water in your coolant system. Either 'premixed' coolants or distilled water. I even use distilled water for flushing when changing coolant. On the subject, if your coolant requires SCA's - ya need to check that level regularly and add SCA as req'd.

IMHO, the coolant in a diesel is more important than the engine oil . Think about it, it has arguably a more important job to do and its expected to last ALOT longer.

I chose Evans NPG+ for my F350 (boils at 375* - AT 0psi ) and added a coolant filter 'cause coolant NEVER needs to be changed. I put CAT ELC (extended life coolant) in the Excursion - it is designed for 500k life and requires NO SCA's...