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Cooling System Service

Anyone have parts list for complete cooling System service? What type and how much coolant do I need? i think i want to replace hoses with silicon and be done with it. Is it a considerable price difference? Hoses, thermostat, flush and new coolant. Anything else to consider? This was precipitated by a rusty coolant filter change while changing all fuel filters after pulling new fuel lines. Coolant tested ok with test strip but filter had black silica like particles in it. Coolant was primer like red color, low and cap had bunch of funky gunk. Any suggestions appreciated. want to one and done (for a while) this. I'm not touching anything else. Does it ever stop. was planning on doing this next year






 
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875

Re: Cooling System Service

Reply #1 –
There is a couple of the odd hoses that I understand FT has. I'm going to do this this year, Don't forget the thermostat. I have a 1996 so my hose list won't work for you
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: Cooling System Service

Reply #2 –
Quote from: dans96u295ft –
There is a couple of the odd hoses that I understand FT has. I'm going to do this this year, Don't forget the thermostat. I have a 1996 so my hose list won't work for you
Are you planning on using silicon hoses? Is it a significant cost differential?
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875

Re: Cooling System Service

Reply #3 –
Your hoses should already be silicone and last a VERY long time.  I'd only change a hose if it was obviously deformed or cracking.  How long have you owned the coach?  Do you have maintenance before you bought it?  The other Brett has an excellent write up on cooling system maintenance when you have no knowledge of prior maintenance.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Cooling System Service

Reply #4 –
Thx Brett. Have no record of previous service other than coolant appears to be OAT. I came across the "other" Brett's post and bookmarked. Will begin closer examination and gear up for flush and coolant replacement. Need to wrap up couple things and maybe do next week.
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875