Coolant System Flush Price Question?

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Feb 17, 2011 | 10:27 AM

#16

Gee oh Dee

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Year: 1987

Engine: Check

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Originally Posted by XJUSMC

so i'm that chimp and wondering witch way the thermostat is supposed to point.

I think the pointy end is supposed to go towards the radiator. Is that correct.

Did you pay attention when you took the housing off?

I'd reassemble just as it was taken apart, but thats just me.

As for doing the flush in "reverse" I agree. You typically get better results.

With all that is involved, disposal and such, I'm wondering how these shops make their money if only charging $100.

I am a little skeptical, but if everything is legit its worth it, esp if using cleaners and pumps.

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:42 AM

#17

XJUSMC

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From: Wekiva, FL

Year: 99 sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 i6

Well the best quote I got was $89.00 for the full flush.
1.radiator
2.Block
3.Heater Core Only

Thermostat $9.00 (Stant Superstat)
Gaskets $4.99 for both
And labor was $100.00 Freaking crazy to remove the temp housing for 100. bucks.

so I did the flush, and will do the Tstat and gaskets the after the next flush myself. (it was pretty bad in there)