Inline Coolant Filter?
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I plan on cleaning out my radiator this weekend, while ordering everything I got a suggestion about an inline coolant filter. You put it in the in-going tube of the heater core and it is suppose to catch junk. If it happens to clog it has a failure bypass. It seem to be a very good idea was just curious if anyone runs anything close to this?
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I've seen the glass fuel filters like that but I have never seen one for the heater core. The way a lot of people neglect there cooling system I can see them having to clean that thing a lot!
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Is says to put it by the heater core, I guess technically you can put it anywhere. The heater core seems the best spot on the XJ right up front.
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My suggestion for plumbing the gadget to the top of the dash was a dig to the non-hood poppers.
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I plan on cleaning out my radiator this weekend, while ordering everything I got a suggestion about an inline coolant filter. You put it in the in-going tube of the heater core and it is suppose to catch junk. If it happens to clog it has a failure bypass. It seem to be a very good idea was just curious if anyone runs anything close to this?
They look like a $10 fuel filter with 5/8 connections.
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http://www.sancarlosradiator.com/Vol...Coolant_Filter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tefba-Inline-Radiator-Coolant-Filter-For-International-1652SC-1000A-/111150845869?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e11b4fad&vxp=mtr#ht_1698wt_884
There is one that goes on the top rad hose, on ebay, $70.
Not much of a screen for $70....
There is one that goes on the top rad hose, on ebay, $70.
Not much of a screen for $70....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400562619675...ht_4091wt_1380
I think the Culligan filter would do a better job of filtering,
and alot less cost.
I think the Culligan filter would do a better job of filtering,
and alot less cost.
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I should have a filter for my PS, but i don't. People who spend lots of cash money on those systems buy filters to prevent **** getting in the pump/ram/caliper/lines and stopping things from performing their best



