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Author Topic: Flushing a Radiator  (Read 555 times)
Scoff
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« on: December 07, 2010, 06:22:32 PM »

Hi, im looking for help on how to adequately flush a radiator and fully replace the anti freeze mix please.
any good sites or instructions on how to do it right?

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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2010, 12:02:36 AM »

Undo the top and bottom rad hoses from where then meet the cylinder head.  Put a hose pipe in the one that goes to the bottom and run the hose for a few minutes to reverse flush the rad.  Refit hoses, refill with cold water plus some radiator cleaner from motor factors / halfords.  Follow instructions on flushing stuff, then drain, refill clean water, run for a few mins, repeat 2 or 3 times with clean water to remove all flushing agent, then refill with correct antifreeze mix, will probably need 3 litres antifreeze.

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