Hi everyone, I have to change my radiator on my 1998 uk turbo 2000 at the weekend and i am having difficulty finding a definitive guide of how to do this correctly. Every one Ive found seems to be a different method to completely drain and refill the system with no airlocks. if some one could list the steps for me id really appreciate it. I'm fine changing the rad i just want to make sure i get the rest correct! Ill take some pics as i do it and make a how to guide when I'm done.

Cheers in advance,
Craig

 

Not sure how to use the search?

Here' I'll do it for you:

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...-question.html

 

Used the search fine but as i said ive found several different posts all saying slightly different methods. Was just checking cos i dont want to knacker my car.

 

Use the method above, no-one has found it wanting yet, and I've posted it a few times since discovering it myself.

 

Thanks I needed this guide, The pipe you say to fill on my classic is the largest pipe and looks like it goes towards the turbo? Is this the one you mean or the one that goes into the rad?

Thanks

 

Yes pipe from header tank to turbo,works a treat does this method

 

Seems the most logical way, any recommendations how to flush the system out? Hose pipe in the top rad hose?

Thanks again

 

Yes, and through the rad. Remember it might leave plain water in the system, so ensure the new coolant is mixed at 50%.

 

Thanks for your help, this way is the easiest by far. I flushed it out twice and got loads of gunk out but probably only got 4.5 litres back in tops. But I've drove it and I could swear I've gained 5hp

 

Use Alcazars rad coolant changeout method for power increase!! Lol

 

LOL, I wish!