Well, after finally finading some Prestone Long Life coolant, I am preparing to change it today. I plan on using a combination of Bentley & past reports on the list for the procedure. Since I have a steep driveway, the slope is a no- brainer. A few questions: If I run into problems removing the drain plugs on the heads & decide to chicken out rather than strip/break bolts, is it ok to drain from next lowest point, flush with water, drain, then refill? (I want to be prepared for this, since the heat shield bolts look pretty rusted at the exhaust ports.) Also, what is the best way to fill the system while the engine is running and the van is sloped - can the "refill" tank (the one nearest the dipstick) be used for this, or will it spurt out everywhere? I read the post about installing a flush tee in the heater hose up front, but I'm a little nervous about cutting hoses. How critical is a good flush? (I have not had ANY cooling problems, so I have no reason to think things are plugged up, etc) This is just a maintenance flush/fill, but first one for me. I will starting after lunch, wish me luck! :)
Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy (338k) '85 Jetta TD (375k) VWnut@smus.bc.ca : swright@smus.bc.ca http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html http://www.smus.bc.ca
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