I got new upper radiator hoses.. do I drain?
#1
I got new upper radiator hoses.. do I drain?
I have some new mishimoto upper radiator hoses and I was curious on the steps u guys take to install them? Do u drain the system? Do u put a rag underneath where u will loosen and just change them? Believe it or not I have never done this lol. Not sure what to look out for or how to go about installing.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
#2
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Ive never done them on the evo but I would imagine its the same. You can just change them out but you will want to bleed any air out of the system after you do that and you will have to add a little fluid to replace what you lose.
#5
Save yourself some trouble and drain all of your radiator fluids. It is going to spill out all of your engine bay if you attempt to disconnect the hose while still full and make a huge mess on the garage floor. Then you will have to figure out how much fluid you lost so that you can replace it.
Much easier to just drain it and fill back up with the exact amount you need.
Much easier to just drain it and fill back up with the exact amount you need.
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That being said, if you are due for a coolant flush then you might as well drain it. If not, just replace the top hose and have lots of shop rags around your thermostat area.
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#9
I think I am just going to drain it and get it done with. It might be just a easier way for me. I'm not trying to make a mess. I have to remove the under panel and just drain it. I'm clueless about getting the air bubbles out since I have never had to mess around with fill g a radiator before but I am sure I can just ask a local guy. Thanks guys.
#13
My question is.. Which ones do i take off first? The hose that goes next to the upper intercooler pipe or the one that goes towards the overflow tank? I'm not too sure on which ones to replace first because i don't know where the fluids are going to drain better to make less of a mess. Advice? Thanks.