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Kevin01Z28 · 07-03-2009, 06:07 AM

No its pretty simple just drain the radiator and replace. When refilling remove one of the coolant lines from the tb or coolant bypass tube to allow air bubbles to escape. Start it the first time with the radiator cap off and let the thermostat open so you keep an eye on the water level and add if needed.

Since you have an 02 check your owner's manual. Mine said the 5.7L's have a 180 stat factory.

07-03-2009, 06:07 AM	#2
Kevin01Z28 On The Tree Trader Rating: 3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Polk, LA Posts: 121	No its pretty simple just drain the radiator and replace. When refilling remove one of the coolant lines from the tb or coolant bypass tube to allow air bubbles to escape. Start it the first time with the radiator cap off and let the thermostat open so you keep an eye on the water level and add if needed. Since you have an 02 check your owner's manual. Mine said the 5.7L's have a 180 stat factory. __________________ 2002 Silverado Daily driver. 1996 Z28 2001 LS1/4L60E, SS hood, UMI k-member & STB, SLP lid, LT's, ory, LM1 dumped, SFCs, LCAs, Adj PHR, 3.42s. FLT lvl4 and 4c on the way. 2009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Vance & Hines Shortshots, 12" apes, stainless cables, custom pegs and grips, chrome rear sprocket, skulls everywhere, lots more.