Genuine GM radiator ordered and I decided to get the Nulon long life red concentrated coolant not pre-mixed so I could buy the 6L and 2. Just need to get new hoses, clamps and a thermostat. Just need to get new hoses, clamps and a thermostat Sounds good. How old is the water pump? My VT2 SS gave up at about the k mark from memory, radiator went at about k split side tank.
Sounds good. My car has only 81,kms on the clock but it is over 14 years old too. Maybe I get this changed too at the same time? I would give it a visual check whilst you have everything out, I know this is not going to be conclusive but you will at least be able to spot any leaks.
If you want to spend the money then I guess you could just replace it. Is it a daily driver? How many k's are you doing each year? Good advice, thanks bud. My car is only a weekender and hardly gets driven fortnightly.
Re-install the radiator drain plug. Do not over-tighten. Refill the radiator with tap water tap water is ok flush. Just under 6 liters should fill it.
I used rainwater 'cause that's all I have at home. Start the engine with 'Engineering mode' activated. Press and hold the steering wheel's left rotating button whilst starting. Scroll to monitor Engine coolant temperature.
As the engine warms up, 5 TO 10 mins keep an eye on the water level. Keep it full. Monitor the engine temperature. When it reaches 91 degC the thermostat will start to open and the engine flush begins. When hot water starts to flow steadily from the radiator fill point, engine getting hot now , shut the engine down and allow time for it to cool down.
Wait at least 20 minutes then drain it all out again. Repeat steps 6 to 9 twice more. Important - do not refill the engine with cold water if the engine is hot. Wait for it to cool down or thermal shock could crack something. Refit the overflow tube at the filler neck. With the drain plug securely fitted, fill the radiator with fresh pre-mixed coolant. I used concentrate Red Nulon diluted with demineralised water as opposed to the original Holden stuff.
This took about 5. Fill the reservoir with about 1. Disconnect the other hose to the radiator filler neck Search forums. Log in. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. How MUCH coolant??? Thread starter comtim Start date Oct 22, I just did a flush and re fill.
Had to run it quite a while till I got it to bleed, anyway Put in 5 litres of coolant, still low!! Im going to leave it settle overnight and see where its at in the morning. Is this right??? I thought VN's only took about 3 litres?? I assume yours is a six cyl?
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