On Sun, 12 Jan 2003, J. Stefanovich wrote:

> in the engine compartment, I noticed that the coolant hose that came off
> the front of the block and went forward to the radiator was cut about
> six inches from the block and a brass T with a male garden hose
> connection was inserted inline.  There was a brass cap on the hose
> connection.  In the storage area under the back seat was a six foot
> piece of garden hose with female connections on both ends.

I think these sorts of tees are used for flushing the engine block when
doing coolant changes.  I don't think I'd use it for a final fill, since I
prefer to use distilled water instead of tap water.

My experience so far has been that the diesel is pretty easy to bleed
anyway.  I haven't had nearly the problems I hear about the gas folks
having.  I haven't needed to jack up the front or rear.  (The Bentley
doesn't suggest it for the diesel, only for the gas version.)  The
radiator bleeds very quickly through the bleeder valve on top, once the
thermostat opens.

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