Cooling System Rebuild Checklist
I will be rebuilding my cooling system and wanted to see if there was anything I am missing or if anyone has feedback on the parts I am purchasing. Most parts will be bought on RockAuto
1994 192,000 miles
Fan Clutch
Hayden 2625
I was going to go with a ZJ but I’m not sure if I want to deal with the added noise
Serpentine Belt
Gates K060975
Thermostat
RobertShaw 330 Hi Flo balanced sleeve 195°
Thermostat Housing
Gates CO34741 or Hesco HFTH 4
Depends if I decide to put my temp gauge sensor on housing or heater hose. Might just reuse the stock one.
Thermostat Gasket
Fel-Pro 35024
RTV or no?
Water Pump
Gates 42004
Current water pump still works so I may just keep this as a spare. Haven’t decided yet.
Water Pump Inlet Tube
Motorad CH5920
Water Pump Gasket
Fel-Pro 35582 or 35629
I actually don’t know which is the correct one. Anyone know?
Radiator
Spectra Premium CU1193 or CSF 1 Row
Will probably go Spectra
Radiator Hoses
Upper: Gates 21616
Lower: Gates 21615
Heater: Gates 28491 5/8 Inner Diameter x 6ft
Radiator Cap
Gates 31516 16lb with safety release
Coolant
Prestone 50/50
Theres like 300 different options for this. Not exactly sure which one I should go with
Coolant Flush
Prestone rad flush or thermocure
I dont know how bad the cooling system is so I may wait till I do an initial flush to decide if I need to use either of these.
Has anyone cleaned their coolant reservoir? Mine is very dirty above the fluid. I cant imagine thats a great sign for my cooling system lol
Any feedback, advice, criticisms is appreciated