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Old 01-22-2009, 09:57 PM
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wow $230.00 for that piece? thats a whole lot of money to be investing on, i dont even replace my coolant often.QUOTE]

That's Snap-on for you.
Yea, however I'm a Ford tech and ALL the newer Fords are super tempermental with the cooling systems and air bubbles. So I use the tool on a daily basis
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:13 PM
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They really are the best tools though. Definately worth it if you are working on cars full time.
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vanquish
They really are the best tools though. Definately worth it if you are working on cars full time.

You ought to see my tool box... spent too much money the past few years on tools alone
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Old 01-23-2009, 02:44 AM
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so is there any other methods i can try?
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...I had to heat my plug-up to get it off....used small camping propane set-up for about 30 sec. on the cross over tube! .....it unbolted very quickly after that!
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i just fill the resevoir up and let it run up to operating temp with the cap off on my gt never had any problems.
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Old 01-23-2009, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteFoxGT
You ought to see my tool box... spent too much money the past few years on tools alone
tool ***** j/k. Everyone gets addicted to buying tools for some reason.
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Old 01-27-2009, 01:04 AM
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do you think i can tap the filler cap on the tube because it really wont come off. and i dont have the money right now to buy a new one. i dont even know where to buy it. i asked the dealer a while back and they said someother type of bull. well, do you think i can tap it and then just use a bolt with some sealant when i need to close everything up? i know it sounds like a mickey mouse job buh thats the only thing i can think of and afford right now. yeah i know, cheapo huh? you think it will work though?
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I'd be careful with the metal shavings, make sure the coolant tube is EMPTY of coolant and clean up real well. Have you tried the heat method yet? You dont know ANYONE who could tack weld (takes like 5 seconds) and nut on there for ya?
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Old 01-27-2009, 09:23 PM
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actually i dont. maybe i can find some one to do it for me. this sucks..
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