Date:         Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:59:12 -0400
Reply-To:     kdlewis@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
Comments: To: Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA
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        Both times I tried a system flush using the "tee" I had
disappointing results.  The resulting temperature needle position was
higher them before I started. IMHO, due to the Vanagon's unusual cooling
geometry, all the loosened junk settles out in the radiator. What little
velocity it achieves in the cooling lines is lost in the relatively large
radiator core.
        I recommend removing the radiator and find a shop that can
"blast" it out. If memory serves me; heat, pressure, chemicals and sonic
waves are used to scour the inside. Unfortunately these shops are "far
and in between".


Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab 219K+ miles
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Thu, 1 Aug 2002 14:23:25 -0300 Malcolm Stebbins
<Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> writes:
> As an honest question:  How does The "flush tee" flush the engine
> when the cold
> water closes the thermostat???   M
>
> On 31 Jul 2002 at 14:58, Jay L Snyder wrote:
>
> > Prestone flush tee in the one of the heater hoses
> underneath--much
> > easier and already there for the next time.    Jay
>

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