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Feb 23, 2016 9:43 pm
Feb 23, 2016 9:43 pm
Subject: Re: Radiator Sock Arrangement on 4.5L
Thank you for all the helpful replies.
David Ayre tells me he has not stocked the top hat filter for many years and his supplier has now retired. So no luck there.
I appreciate the risk with a sock bursting but I think that is highly unlikely on my engine. I change the antifreeze every two years and renew the sock. Over 10 years ago I had significant amounts of sludge in the first sock I used but very little since.
The conical filter is a quality product. However, I do not have a lot of space in between the respective water pipe castings that the top hose joins so is not an option unless I shorten the castings to get the filter into the hose.
Looks like I will have to investigate making a top hat filter or find a sock that seals under the jubilee clip!
Thanks again
Mark
Thank you for all the helpful replies.
David Ayre tells me he has not stocked the top hat filter for many years and his supplier has now retired. So no luck there.
I appreciate the risk with a sock bursting but I think that is highly unlikely on my engine. I change the antifreeze every two years and renew the sock. Over 10 years ago I had significant amounts of sludge in the first sock I used but very little since.
The conical filter is a quality product. However, I do not have a lot of space in between the respective water pipe castings that the top hose joins so is not an option unless I shorten the castings to get the filter into the hose.
Looks like I will have to investigate making a top hat filter or find a sock that seals under the jubilee clip!
Thanks again
Mark