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Date:         Thu, 6 Oct 94 15:59:39 EDT
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From:         drew@sunrise.com (Drew Jenkins)
Subject:      Re: Coolant Change

> > I think it was about 3/8 in. clear cheapo tubing, but I ended up whittling > it down a bit so I could screw it into the bleed hole. Try 5/16 maybee. Has > anyone simply stuck a bleed valve back instead of the bolt, since this > bleeding problem is repetitious? They usually will take a small bore hose > directly. Life could be easier then(or if I owned an air-cooled) > > NO, don't dump the coolant, DON'T!! At least get it to your favorite > landfill site via the garbage collectors. > > > Plastic T's.... long discussion re those in rec.autos.tech, OK to use them > for flushing, BUT don't leave them in place, they crumble/break up and dump > all your coolant.

Thanks Tim. When I posted the question this morning, I had forgotten that there isn't a typical radiator cap on these beasts. After checking Bentley, I saw that it is just a bleed screw. So I picked a couple feet of various diameter plastic tubes and will use the closest one.

I was leaning away from the tee but Gerald's response makes it sound like it very easy and thorough to use. However, as per your recommendation, I won't leave it in permanently.

After I've completed the job, I'll post a summary.

Drew


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