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Cleaned my radiator for the first time

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Old 08-20-2018, 02:58 PM
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Cleaned my radiator for the first time

My truck has been getting warmer and warmer each summer . Had some down time this weekend and decided to pull my rad and check the fins before I replaced it . It's quite a easy and fast job if you can get by the 3 tricky steps . The first two were the rad over flow and window washer bucket. Quick pry on then and lift is all it takes. ( thanks you tube) and the 3 Rd was my bottom rad hose clamp . It was spun where I couldn't get at it without pulling the inner fender or something. So I left the bottom one on and wiggled the rad and hose together. Oh yeah.. the drain plug was a little fight , but pull and twist back and fourth , it came and drained compete . After washing and replacing , I'll give it a test and see if there is much difference . Here's a pic of how it came out.
Old 08-20-2018, 04:28 PM
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Mine looked similar when I replaced it last year due to a cracked side tank. If you haven't already relocated your crankcase breather hose, you should do it so your radiator won't get plugged up again.
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