RE: Coolant flushing procedure for '97 Dakota 2WD

From: Brian (hskr@cox.net)
Date: Sat Jan 31 2009 - 12:30:54 EST


I'd pull the lower hose from the radiator and let it flush out the bottom of
the radiator than trying to push everything out the top. But that's just me.

brian cropp
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Tom Coulter
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:07 AM
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Subject: DML: Coolant flushing procedure for '97 Dakota 2WD

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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Coulter
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: Coolant flushing procedure for '97 Dakota 2WD

I'd like to do a total cooling system flush on my '97 Dakota 2WD (V6/3.9L).

Should I just following the basic procedure suggested by the Prestone flush
kit, in which you add water (via garden hose) to an in-line Tee (hose going
to heater core inlet) and allow effluent to push out through the radiator
fill port uhntil it runs clean?

Or there a "better" way that requires - in addition - removal of one or more

"secret/hidden" plugs in the engine block itself?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Tom

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