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Tinks1

posted on 12/12/07 at 01:07 PM Reply With Quote
Cooling system

What is the best way to fill a cooling system from scratch...? I have a 2.0L Pinto with a Polo rad and Rover 200 header tank, any suggestions welcome cheers guys
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Mr Whippy

posted on 12/12/07 at 01:14 PM Reply With Quote
I usually fill from the heater hoses as they bypass the thermostat. Use hot water from the kettle, you will find that does a far better job of getting through the engine and leave the top rad hose off till the end. If your rad is very low in relation to the engine, try jacking cars the front up so the rads top hose is above the engine, remembering to also raise the header tank.





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