Van doesnt get to full temp

[smokinjoe]

OK so stuck either way its thermostat time. Thanks for the 411...Joe

[smokinjoe]

One more question, the manual says to drain coolant (2 quarts) out first & replace the gasket. Can I just park on an uphill nose up & use the old gasket or rvt? Do I need to drain coolant?

[chevymaher]

One more question, the manual says to drain coolant (2 quarts) out first & replace the gasket. Can I just park on an uphill nose up & use the old gasket or rvt? Do I need to drain coolant?

If you dont drain coolant it will just run out when you take it off.not really a big deal

[smokinjoe]

What about the gasket? how much coolant will spill?

[Leeann_93]

It's just easier and less messy to open the drain on the rad for a little bit. You don't have to drain it dry; you just have to get the level below the t-stat. Not a big deal.

[smokinjoe]

So the heat valve going to the heater core on my van actually is plumbed into the top AND bottom hoses. Do I bypass both and eliminate the whole unit?

[chevymaher]

Yes just connect both hoses and take out valve and enjoy 3X as much heat as you ever had

[smokinjoe]

Thanks man. I am going to tackle it tomorrow. Drained the coolant today and moved the airbox. Joe