Multifuel Coolant System Questions

[AZDeuce]

I looked up the Organization Maintence Manual in the Resources section, but it did not address my question.

I replaced what I thought was all the hoses on the cooling system a few months ago, those down the left side of the engine, and those around the water pump and radiator, then I noticed that I missed the two on top of the engine on the right side.

How do I replace those?

They look to short, and the gap they bridge across to close together to be able to wiggle them off, they look like they're mounted on the inside by two short manifolds. Are these maniflods removable without having to disassemble the whole right side of the engine?

And can someone direct me to any manual with a description, and pictures of how to do this.

Thanks

 

[Westech]

you have to take the manifolds off. If you look you will see that there are 6 bolts holding them down. If you do not have the new gaskets make your own out of gasket paper. DO not just use RTV, there is a small chance that the RTV will unevenly (sp?) load the gasket serfice and it can brake a ear off. For $1.99 and about 15 more min you can cut your own out of the paper with a razor.

 

[AZDeuce]

Westech

Cool, this should then, (in theory) be a relatively painless task.......yeah I was wondering about the gaskets.

Thanks

 

[Westech]

its very ez, just take the mainfolds off and take them in to the parts store and match up the size with some bulk hose.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I tried that but my electric razor kept shredding the gasket paper. What a mess!!

 

[doghead]

Do not over-tighten the bolts when you reassemble. They are in aluminum.

 

[RANDYDIRT]

Can a person buy those gaskets somewhere?


Dirt

 

[Recovry4x4]

Gaskets are in the gasket kit, Memphis may sell them individually but expect them to be expensive. Far as the replacement, as was mentioned, the bolts go into aluminum. Be careful not to break them. I usually give them a few taps with a hammer extension to shock the corrosion a bit. I also use anti seize on them. Back to the gaskets, I've found that a cheap set of gasket punches, a pair of good scizzors (like in the tentage repair kit) and a razor are great tools to fab up gaskets.

 

[Heavysteven]

I would like to replace mine has well. What's the id on those hoses?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Its not an easy job. Scraping off the old gaskets sucks. Making the new gaskets is the easy part.

 

[JDToumanian]

I remember having to remove the valve covers to get those little manifolds off and back on..... I think it's worthwhile to buy a complete engine gasket set. That way you always have gaskets on hand. I got mine on eBay for $89 a few years back, and it even included the latest style of head gaskets that I hope I'll never need.

Jon