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  1. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

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    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      il have a quick look at focus now.

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  2. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      looking at a vauxhall meriva 1.4 at the monent

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  3. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      so far i have been looking at local ones on autotrader, ebay and gumtree but they ar equite far away.

       

      still undecided on what car to go for.

       

      dont want to buy one and it breaks again straight away.

       

      definitely garage this time, you get warranty with it.

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  4. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      ok guys, i am back to buying another car. is the ford focus the one to get still?

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  5. ostewart

    First interview, got a job offer - for something I would genuinely enjoy - result!

  6. ostewart

    First interview, got a job offer - for something I would genuinely enjoy - result!

  7. Bert_w164

    Life got busy, so no RC stuff for a bit...Came back into the hobby yesterday and thanks to @Yrkoon, not one, but another two cars have been purchased. Opps! 

  8. Bert_w164

    Life got busy, so no RC stuff for a bit...Came back into the hobby yesterday and thanks to @Yrkoon, not one, but another two cars have been purchased. Opps! 

  9. 53HRA

    Another year older today. Cannot believe the years go by so fast!

  10. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      good idea mate but i cant stop worrying about the car so i think its best i get rid so no more headache. i guess there might be more things wrong with it but really cant do with it.

       

      i think i might have just bought a lemon really.

       

       

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  11. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      i need the car to work. without the car, i dont get any income.

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  12. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      ok update:

       

      i am scrapping the car, the battery is really bad now and wont start.

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  13. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      i was hoping me and my mechanic would be wrong with the headgasket but so far all the evidence points to the headgasket 😞 

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  14. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      from what i have read, if you have an internal coolant leak there are only 2 ways the coolant can go, either in the oil or down the chamber to the exhaust pipe. i am getting pressure from the cylinder as i think, there is a crack between the 2 of them in the head gasket.

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  15. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      yeah that air that is coming out is actually gas, i put my face to it when the bubbles came up and i smelt fuel.

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  16. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      the only way for me to drive is either without the cap or dont tighten the cap so pressure can get out.

       

       

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  17. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      also that back pressure is without the thermostat.

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  18. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      no water in the oil at all.

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  19. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      i was hoping it was the thermostat but the water is leaking through the exhaust quite bad making me think its teh head gasket, also i can smell petrol when starting the car which means the fuel is going into the cylinder chamber.

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  20. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      i just cant believe how cheap they are, i think this one will fit:

       

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184549198295?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Plat_Gen%3AMK+I+(A)|Cars+Year%3A2010|Model%3AInsignia|Variant%3APetrol+Hatchback|Engine%3A1796cc+103KW+140HP+A+18+XER%3BB+18+XER|BodyStyle%3AFWD+Mk+I+(A)+G09&hash=item2af7fd49d7:g:Im4AAOSwlHdfu54u

       

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  21. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      did a video too:

       

       

       

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  22. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      managed to take the thermostat out, it is quit ebad:

       

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  23. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      yep its 1.8 petrol 2010

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  24. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      i do need to know if anyone can help please, if my thermostat is square or oval by looking at this picture:

       

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      i have just done a search with my reg plate and it gave me 2 types.

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  25. froggy8

    hi guys, i need to do a proper coolant flush and wondering what is the best way in doing so? do i need to remove the thermostat? i have a drain tap that i can use but would it be better taking the lower radiator hose off? which of the lower hose do i remove?

     

    20220427-160120.jpg

     

    many thanks guys

     

     

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      dont worry, il be taking my time.

       

      cheers mate 🙂 

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