Postby ZeroOne » January 18th, 2011, 2:51 pm
Radiattor flush method number 2.
My engine does not have a thermostat, running fine.
1. Switch off engine, open bonnet for engine to cool. Run water on the rad from water hose to cool it down.
2. Open rad cover, disconnect the overflow bottle and the intake hose at the top of the rad.
3. Remove bottom hose that goes to the thermostat.
4. Remove bell cover that bottom hose connects to.
5. Remove thermostat.
6. Replace the bell cover.
7. Connect bottom hose.
8. Place the water hose in the rad cover and let the water flow out the extractor hose until it gets clear.
9. Start the engine while the water hose is in the rad and rev the engine a little nothing over a rpm of 2k, let the water run until it gets clear don't run engine for too long.
10. Switch off engine.
11. Repeat steps 3-4.
12. Replace thermostat.
13. Put silicone on the base of the bell cover then replace on engine.
14. Connect bottom hose.
15. Repeat steps 8-9.
16. Pour coolant in rad until it reaches the top of the rad.
11. Clean overflow bottle we used purple blaster.
12. Pour coolant in overflow bottle until it reaches "full".
13. Reconnect overflow bottle.
14. Screw on rad cap. If the cap was never replaced now is a good time.
15. Start engine with A/C off and monitor temp gauge until rad fans trip on, fans should trip on when gauge reads a little below half.