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Old 13-02-2018, 09:31 AM   #5
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Default Re: Series 1 AU Falcon Coolant Flush

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Originally Posted by LastLine View Post
I have had a look at that and other threads and people have been saying i need to disconnect the thermostat ect. to be able to flush the coolant out of the block. If i have the heater going flat out it should open up the thermostat and it should flush out that way, correct?
No, to do it properly, i would take out the thermostat & backflush the block, replace the thermostat if its old & crusty lol!

After youve flushed & reassembled the thermostat block, switch the heater & fan flatout, bleed till engine is at operating temp, good luck!

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