Right. Having checked every possible reason for my 1330 running warmer
than desired i've decided to flush the system. The radiator is new so i
was thinking of removing it and simply flush the block and head. My
question is:
1) which way do i flush it? (remove thermostat?, reverse flush?, open
drain plug at rear?)
2)Any effective products out there to remove some of the rust buld up
in the cooloant jacket?
Would the water pump prevent any significant sludge from escaping the
system if i reverse flushed it?
In other words if anybody has done this before and please enlighten me
:-)
Thanks
John Manders - 30 May 2005 15:40 GMT
Remove the thermostat.
Remove any drain plugs.
Disconnect the heater.
Flush every way possible with as much water as your hose will manage.
The water pump is open enough that any sludge will go straight through it.
Flush the heater separately.
I've tried a few chemical flushing agents but never found them very
effective.
Once you have got the system working, don't forget to fill with antifreeze.
It's inhibitor will prevent any more corrosion.
John
> Right. Having checked every possible reason for my 1330 running warmer
> than desired i've decided to flush the system. The radiator is new so i
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> Thanks
twowrunkles@hotmail.com - 02 Jun 2005 14:45 GMT
Thanks for the advice! i will probably be fitting a 6 blade fan just to
be safe as teh italian summer gets pretty hot! Cheers!