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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Default Radiator flush.

I'm wanting to do a radiator flush but I have looked all over an can't find a good step by step. And also I was wondering if there is anything that I need to replace while I have her apart.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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When you buy a flush kit from the parts store, they give you step by steps on the packaging. Plus i would replace the thermostat and maybe the drain plug. Make sure you do a good burp too.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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I just did this with a garden hose to my 86. Idk if I'd do it to my screw tho...
It helped a lot. I drained the radiator then filled it with water and ran the truck to operating temp with the water in there several times until it started coming out clear. Then I refilled with coolant burped it and added a little to the resivore a few days later
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Awesome guys thanks.
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