coolant flush

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 02:15 PM

hey fellas, ive decided to flush the coolant out today, ive taken off the drain plug from the radiator and all the coolant is out of that, the gregorys manual says to disconnect the heater hose and put the garden hose down that and flush it out, im having trouble disconnecting the quick release coupling, anyone got any advice?

it pulls down like the garden hose ones right?

cheers for any help

InfernoSR · 27-02-2009, 02:18 PM

I wouldnt bother with that method... look at my guide, it should help you more.

falconboy · 27-02-2009, 02:52 PM

I'm not sure the correct way to do it, but I replaced my thermostat at the same time, so whilst it was out, I just shoved the hose in through the bottom housing and did it that way.

bloggs24 · 27-02-2009, 03:09 PM

The way i done it, was drain all the coolant out the radiator, fill with tap water and add a little radiator flush, or washing soda diluted in hot water which i hear works wonders, in the coolant bottle, run the car for 20 minutes with the aircon on full blast, then wait for coolant to cool down, or be very careful and drain again, do this twice maybe 3 times if you want to make sure all the crud is out, then fill with coolant and distilled water, run the car for about 10 minutes with the cap on loosely to let the air bleed, then tighten up and you ready to go.

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 03:11 PM

sounds a lot easier than removing the heater hose lol
i'll give the washing soda a go, this would remove all the crud in the header tank too yeah?

InfernoSR · 27-02-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

sounds a lot easier than removing the heater hose lol
i'll give the washing soda a go, this would remove all the crud in the header tank too yeah?

It will remove a considerable amount... its all layed out in my DIY guide... see signature.

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 03:53 PM

cheers blueprint, thanks for the guide

InfernoSR · 27-02-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

cheers blueprint, thanks for the guide

Your welcome... i hope it helps.

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 06:12 PM

got a quick question re the washing soda, i went into woolies and they had no idea what i was on about, referred me to the washing powder.

what are some brand names?

bloggs24 · 27-02-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

got a quick question re the washing soda, i went into woolies and they had no idea what i was on about, referred me to the washing powder.

what are some brand names?

Not washing powder
You'll find washing soda in the cleaning aisle of your supermarket. It's in a smallish clear plastic bag in either a crystal or powder form. The brand name is Lectric Soda. It's generally around the pre-wash, ironing aid area. Most supermarkets have it, it's just usually well hidden.

EDIT:: Maybe even try a pool store as they usually stock sodium carbonate which is what washing soda is. and dont confuse it with baking soda, which is sodium bicarbonate

if all else fails, buy some of ebay or just buy radiator flush from any car stores, although i hear they dont work too good.

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 06:23 PM

cheers bloggs, back up the road it is lol

GS608 · 27-02-2009, 07:09 PM

found it at woolies, pretty big white bag hiding in the top corner only cost $3

GK · 27-02-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

found it at woolies, pretty big white bag hiding in the top corner only cost $3

At least some things are still cheap! LOL!

GK

InfernoSR · 27-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Its cheap and it works...

ronwest · 28-02-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

Its cheap and it works...

Yep... I availed myself of your routine 18 months ago.

I've cleaned the system once (twice if you include the new radiator etc) and clean the header tank every month. It still looks like new - no discolouration at all

InfernoSR · 28-02-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ronwest

Yep... I availed myself of your routine 18 months ago.

I've cleaned the system once (twice if you include the new radiator etc) and clean the header tank every month. It still looks like new - no discolouration at all

You do know that you should do the flush once a year... lol

ronwest · 28-02-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

You do know that you should do the flush once a year... lol

Yeah... I did it 18 months ago and then a "semi-flush" when I changed the radiator/thermostat/hoses about 10 months ago.

I had in mind that I'd do it prior to our mid-year hols, each year.