Replacing the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and coolant tank. Im also throwing on a new fan clutch and condenser fans.
The hoses all look to be in good shape since the previous owner dropped a used engine in about 2 years ago. Looks like they put new hoses in too. Passing on replacements here, hope this doesn't bite me in the ass...
I've got a few questions and im hoping some of you can impart some good advice while doing this:
1. Should I be using Permatex #2 on the thermostat and water pump (it'll be used in conjunction with gaskets)? I've seen a couple videos of people doing this, but it's not clear that it's appropriate.
2. What's the best way to drain the coolant? Bolt on the water pump? Pull a hose?
3. Recommended coolant flush technique? I can't imagine it looking too bad since the engine did get a bit of a refreshment a couple years ago, but you never know. Is throwing distilled water in, running for 10 minutes, and then flushing it out enough?
4. Worth replacing the water pump bolts?
What else am I missing?
The hoses all look to be in good shape since the previous owner dropped a used engine in about 2 years ago. Looks like they put new hoses in too. Passing on replacements here, hope this doesn't bite me in the ass...
I've got a few questions and im hoping some of you can impart some good advice while doing this:
1. Should I be using Permatex #2 on the thermostat and water pump (it'll be used in conjunction with gaskets)? I've seen a couple videos of people doing this, but it's not clear that it's appropriate.
2. What's the best way to drain the coolant? Bolt on the water pump? Pull a hose?
3. Recommended coolant flush technique? I can't imagine it looking too bad since the engine did get a bit of a refreshment a couple years ago, but you never know. Is throwing distilled water in, running for 10 minutes, and then flushing it out enough?
4. Worth replacing the water pump bolts?
What else am I missing?