New Pics of the Heater/Collant Filter Bypass
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New Pics of the Heater/Collant Filter Bypass
I finally got around to re-doing the coolant filter mount and took some pics:
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_14.JPG
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_15.JPG
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_16.JPG
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_14.JPG
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_15.JPG
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbu...ics/CRD_16.JPG
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 10-18-2009 at 12:20 PM. Reason: tried to get pics to post
#3
Best way to maintain the cooling system, along with regularly scheduled fluid changes. It's really the only way to keep the crud out of it over the long haul.
The extra port tapped out the back of the head also helps with cooling the rear of the engine and reducing water jacket pressure. Ever heard of the "opie" bypass?" This is what I call the "poor man's bypass." It costs alot less than the fancy stuff opie and wicked diesel sells, but along with the filter goes a lot farther towards helping out the engine.
The extra port tapped out the back of the head also helps with cooling the rear of the engine and reducing water jacket pressure. Ever heard of the "opie" bypass?" This is what I call the "poor man's bypass." It costs alot less than the fancy stuff opie and wicked diesel sells, but along with the filter goes a lot farther towards helping out the engine.
#4
Usually you see coolant filters on big engines, especially on engines with sleeved cylinders that are in direct contact with the coolant. Its definitely a nice addition, but nothing totally necessary. These engines have run over a million miles without a coolant filter, so don't be too worried about not having one.
#5
I like the idea of things like better cooling efficiency and longer lasting water pump seals with clean coolant flowing in the block all the time instead of just the first five minutes after a drain and re-fill.
Last edited by NadirPoint; 10-18-2009 at 02:18 PM.
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You don't need to get as fancy as I did with the heater bypass to install a filter and open up that rear port on the head. The valve and all the fittings for that cost more than the rest of it. You can do just the filter for like $40-50 total and get most of the benefit. All you need is some thin plate metal for the mounting bracket, filter/head, a couple feet of heater hose, a 5/8" tee, a 1/2" barb fitting, a few little bolts and some clamps.
That heater core bypass idea is overblown. I measured the A/C output temp on mine over the same long trip on two different hot days last summer and it never made more than a 3 degree difference.
That heater core bypass idea is overblown. I measured the A/C output temp on mine over the same long trip on two different hot days last summer and it never made more than a 3 degree difference.
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Best way to maintain the cooling system, along with regularly scheduled fluid changes. It's really the only way to keep the crud out of it over the long haul.
The extra port tapped out the back of the head also helps with cooling the rear of the engine and reducing water jacket pressure. Ever heard of the "opie" bypass?" This is what I call the "poor man's bypass." It costs alot less than the fancy stuff opie and wicked diesel sells, but along with the filter goes a lot farther towards helping out the engine.
The extra port tapped out the back of the head also helps with cooling the rear of the engine and reducing water jacket pressure. Ever heard of the "opie" bypass?" This is what I call the "poor man's bypass." It costs alot less than the fancy stuff opie and wicked diesel sells, but along with the filter goes a lot farther towards helping out the engine.
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