Date:         Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:39:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Alternative coolant flush procedure?
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Hi folks,
    I've been trying to figure out a way to do a flush w/out a garage space
of my own or access to a garden hose for water. I've come up with this, and
wanted to get some opinions:
- drain coolant as completely as possible
- replace with straight distilled water, do the normal run & bleed routine
till completely filled. Let sit for a few hours, maybe over night.
- Drain water
- replace questionable hoses, water pump, thermostat
- re-fill with coolant with correct mix, bleed.

Now, I know straight water is a bad idea.  I'm thinking on the short term it
could be effective.

Thoughts?

-Matt Sutton
88 GL
Brooklyn NY