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Originally Posted by fast4d
you might as well do the rear coolant log gaskets and hoses that go back there. good time to do the water pump if you have over 100k miles.
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I've always said this...if you're around 100k, you need to replace EVERYTHING that coolant touches. Hoses, waterpump, thermostat, radiator, expansion tank, valley pan gasket, etc. 5 and 7 owners have learned that doing parts here and there repairs on the V8 is more of a headache. Once one part wears out and is replaced w/ something new, another part of the system is soon to follow. A complete cooling system overhaul may be the most expensive option, but it's cheaper to spend $1000 now that $12,000 on a blown engine when it overheats....ask myself and tons of others on the other boards.
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