Coolant leak - need part help
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#18
First part order came back with incorrect part. The hose has a part number of 996.106.250.53 Attached is a picture of the part. Wondering if Doug or Ryan could look up the part number for me.
#19
Finally got the correct part and using the Airlift 550000 to assist with draining system. I have removed almost all the old coolant, not sure the amount removed but I removed all coolant hoses and drained, placed serveral vacuums on the system to get the remaining fluid. Now, the question.... Can I use an alternate coolant to refill the system? Second, with little of the original fluid left in the system, I believe there is little to no risk with mixing causing a problem. Thoughts????
#23
Finally got the correct part and using the Airlift 550000 to assist with draining system. I have removed almost all the old coolant, not sure the amount removed but I removed all coolant hoses and drained, placed serveral vacuums on the system to get the remaining fluid. Now, the question.... Can I use an alternate coolant to refill the system? Second, with little of the original fluid left in the system, I believe there is little to no risk with mixing causing a problem. Thoughts????
#24
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Finally got the correct part and using the Airlift 550000 to assist with draining system. I have removed almost all the old coolant, not sure the amount removed but I removed all coolant hoses and drained, placed serveral vacuums on the system to get the remaining fluid. Now, the question.... Can I use an alternate coolant to refill the system? Second, with little of the original fluid left in the system, I believe there is little to no risk with mixing causing a problem. Thoughts????
I know you're working on it right now, so you've probably already made your decision.
Did you end up taking out your thermostat to boil it on your stove?
#27
Thanks again for all the help and advice "logra". Spoke with my independant and he said using an alternate is fine just flush the system. I decided on Prestone premix and will change it in two years, like the rest of my vehicles.
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#28
I'm replacing that exact same part for the exact same leak. My failed hose looks the same. I've been also doing research on the correct part and noticed there are two different designs. Mine is the hose pictured. I'd prefer not to replace two lines if possible. I didn't see anywhere where the right part number and vendor was resolved though you said you finally got the right part. Would you mind sharing which vendor and part number solved the issue?
#30
Will do tomorrow. That said, this part was not offered on their site. I know they welcome questions such as this and can sometimes locate parts. My primary question is if the original part is available anywhere? My understanding is that the part ending in 55 is updated with a different T-joint and requires the replacement of another hose. I figured that over three years, an optimum solution had been resolved.