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Date:         Sun, 12 Sep 1999 14:36:41 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant change question
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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Todd Last wrote: > > I'm in the middle of changing the coolant on my Westy. I got sidetracked > by noticing a screw imbedded in my left rear tire - so had to take time > off to have than handled. This has given me a break to ask the wisdom > of the list. > > I've got two questions: > > Has anyone installed the Fast German Auto Z-sticks? I got some, but upon > examination and test fitting, I notice that the threads on the Z-sticks > are different from the allen drain-plugs in the head. (My first clue > something was ary was when no metric socket fit the bolthead on the > Z-stick. As you can guess, this made what I thought was going to be a > simple install a big disappointment. > > Is disconnecting the hose from the thermostat to the radiator, and > inserting a hose in this end and flushing the system (both with the head > plugs in and out) sufficient to flush the cooling system? I ran enough > water through until it ran clear. (PO had mysterious green anti-freeze, > and the mechanic who did my head gasket repair reused the old coolant > *EEK*) I know that some people disconnect the hoses at the radiator as > well. Is that really necessary? > > Thanks for the help > > Todd > '88 Westy

Todd:

Why not install a flush tee in the heater core hose, open the heater cores and flush with a garden hose ?

JP


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