Bigvincent Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 I just got a bottle of enging ice and I was wondering if I should change before I install my new head, or doesn't it matter? Also, how do I do this coolant swap, do I need to mix the ice w/ water? One more question, what is involved w/ the new head (installing)? Easy...hard...any special tools, or tricks? TIA Quote
biggun6ss Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 Changing the head is as easy as taking the stock head off. No special tricks just be carefull when putting the new head on, don't move the o-rings out of place or coolant will leak. I don't know about the engine ice, it should have some instructions on the bottle about what you should do. Do a search about engine ice, I have seen a couple questions brought up about using it before. Quote
kw04 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 just put the engine ice right in you dont need to mix it with anything. Quote
BansheeBrian Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 Biggun6ss is right installing the head is cake.Use a dab of grease to hold the o-rings in place. Quote
Bigvincent Posted November 14, 2005 Author Report Posted November 14, 2005 Thanks for the tips...duh, I should have just read the bottle. It is pre-mixed, but is 1/2 gallon enough? Also what is the easiest way to drain the old stuff? Thanks Quote
Justintoxicated Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 Pull the pipes and remove the drain plug in the cylinder,unscrew hose clamps and drain those too. I tip the bake when drainging the coolant from the cylinders. Empty coolant bottle. Anything left won't be much... I would drain the coolant before you install the new head, and refil it after... 1 bottle of engine ice should be enough. Quote
DIRTMAN350 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Wiil take at least two 1/2 gal's. Might need a thrid to top off after heats up. Drain all coolant. Fill with distilled water and white vineagar. run till up to temp. drain all water/vinegar. flush with clean water and refill with engine ice. Quote
banshee332 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks for the tips...duh, I should have just read the bottle. It is pre-mixed, but is 1/2 gallon enough? Also what is the easiest way to drain the old stuff? Thanks 437018[/snapback] Yes 1/2 gallon is enough, Make sure you flush all of your old coolant out for the ice to work right. Quote
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