Suspension recalls

[2000blazerls]

ahhh, thanks. About to get all this done now so I can have it done before I leave work. Thanks for all the info guys!

[blazee]

It should turn 1/4 to 1/2 a turn then pull out, not all the way out just enough to let it drain out the little hose. When i did mine it was a little stuck so i turned it a little and wiggled it out, also if you are using the flush and fill kit, snap in the deflector and turn it toward the front of the vehicle this way you can put a pipe or something in front of it and drain the waste into a pan. I don't recommend letting it run on the ground but that is up to you, it is easier.

[blazee]

I'll stay logged on in case you have any more question, but it is pretty straight forward.

even though it says i'm offline i'm still here.

[Turbocpe]

blazee, thanks for the clarification, as you are right. It only turns about 1/4 of a turn before it pulls out. I was thinking of one of the other vehicles of mine.

[blazee]

Originally Posted by Turbocpe

blazee, thanks for the clarification, as you are right. It only turns about 1/4 of a turn before it pulls out. I was thinking of one of the other vehicles of mine.

Not a problem. I want to compliment you, I have read a lot of your posts and you seem to really know what you're talking about.

[BlazerLT]

Just remeber to reverse flush.

Going to opposite way of normal flow will often clear a lot more of the obstructions.

Do both ways.

[blazee]

I just wanted to add:

If you are using the Prestone Super Radiator Cleaner that I suggested (I hope you are) you probably have a couple more days before you are ready to drain it, and do your final flush. I wanted to let you know that when you fill the radiator with the 50/50 mix, Chevy recommends you use distilled water, it is only about 50 cents a gallon, and it contains less impurities so it will be better for your system.(It also has a higher boiling point than tap water.)

[2000blazerls]

Well I didi flush it and so far have not noticed any more build up. I will probably re do the flush in another 1000 miles or so just to be safe. My heater now works again. I never mentioned it but the heater would run for a few minutes after heating up and then just start blowing cold air. Well it works fine now as well. I really appreciate all the info/advice you guys have given. And yes, I did get a replacement cap from Stant =)

[BlazerLT]

Smart man, also, don't worry about the other flush, you probably got it all this time, no need for the waste. Any other stuff will pop into the overflow resevoir over time if there is any and you can just simply empty that.

[blazee]

Originally Posted by 2000blazerls

Well I didi flush it and so far have not noticed any more build up. I will probably re do the flush in another 1000 miles or so just to be safe. My heater now works again. I never mentioned it but the heater would run for a few minutes after heating up and then just start blowing cold air. Well it works fine now as well. I really appreciate all the info/advice you guys have given. And yes, I did get a replacement cap from Stant =)

I'm glad to hear that. As BlazerLT said the second flush probably isn't neccessary. If you followed the directions I suggested I doubt if you will ever have anymore problems. Mine was nasty and when I did it, it made the radiator all pretty and shiny inside.

Even though they say the DEXCOOL is good for 5 years or 150,000 miles, you are better off replacing it every two years to prevent anymore problems.

Just curious....

1. One day....did you use the "flush" (20 minutes) or the "cleaner" (6 hours)?
2. Did you have any problems doing it? my drain plug was a pain in the ass
3. Are you glad you did it yourself?

[2000blazerls]

(1) Well I just used the flush. I was going to use the cleaner as well but the water was coming out very clean and I could not see any more build up. So I had planned on using the cleaner when I did my second flush but everyone is saying dont do the second flush so I might just use the cleaner this weekend and do it that way.
(2) The plug was kind of hard to get to but it wasnt a major chore.
(3) Yes, saved myself some money and learned something new. Plan on also greasing the fittings this weekend as well which will be a first but with the picture provided in another thread, seems easy enough.

[blazee]

The cleaner is a super flush, you only have to use one or the other. The flush is more for a "routine cleaning", the Cleaner is for fixing neglected or extremely dirty systems.If the flush cleaned your system good enough there is really no reason to use the Cleaner.

Right now you probably have some air in your system, you might even here water sloshing in your dash (this is air in the heater core) this is normal and you new stant cap will take care of it in no time, but you will need to keep an eye on your coolant and keep it topped off.

Yes greasing the fittings is pretty easy, just fill them until the rubber seal is firm, don't overfill them because you will bust the seal.

[2000blazerls]

ahh, ok. I will keep an eye on the fluid levels. Now just need to save up for new set of wheels and a few other things and I will be set!

[BlazerLT]

As for the dexcool, 2 years is too early.

With a proper rad cap install, dexcool life is greatly increased.

3 or 4 now will be fine.

The new dexcool cannot be compared to the dexcool made in 1996, very different formulations and upgrades.

[blazee]

Yeah you can go 3 or 4 years, but you will have to flush all the junk out again.