Re: amount of coolant

Posted by JWL On 2013/1/7 18:14:02

I'll chime in. I would drain a gallon and then loosen the top hose clamps and see if any more coolant leaks at the thermostat housing and hose connection. If it does, drain another quart or more until you get no more leakage. Then cover the drain pan containing the coolant so the kittys do not get into it. Sounds like you have had a bad experience with coolant sitting around uncovered. Regardless of the amount drained the important thing is to cover the container.

You are not saying why it is necessary to remove the housing, new thermostat, leaking gasket, something else? We would be interested in knowing and might even be able to help you further on this job.

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