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Poppinblock
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So, this last weekend I was trying (futily) to install a new thermostat and was stymied when I couldn't find the radiator drain plug. If any of you saw my last post I will take your advice to just use the lower water pump hose to drain the system.
In the process of searching and preparing for draining and flushing, I loosened the radiator drain plug, and I forgot to tighten it back again.
Needless to say, I found out a little down the road why people were pointing at my jeep and snickering when the "check gauges" light came on and my heat was way up.
When I popped the hood, there was coolant over everything near the radiator cap, including my K&N cone filter, which I got in part so I wouldn't have to clean it. I figure everthing else near can just be wiped off, (if I am wrong please tell me).
I have had the filter on for less than a year so it's no where near time to clean it, given normal use, but I am debating whether I should now that it has been sprayed with coolant. Any advice? It's appreciated in advance.
In the process of searching and preparing for draining and flushing, I loosened the radiator drain plug, and I forgot to tighten it back again.
Needless to say, I found out a little down the road why people were pointing at my jeep and snickering when the "check gauges" light came on and my heat was way up.
When I popped the hood, there was coolant over everything near the radiator cap, including my K&N cone filter, which I got in part so I wouldn't have to clean it. I figure everthing else near can just be wiped off, (if I am wrong please tell me).
I have had the filter on for less than a year so it's no where near time to clean it, given normal use, but I am debating whether I should now that it has been sprayed with coolant. Any advice? It's appreciated in advance.
