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[Markie]

Apparently this is the best thing you an use on head gasket failure and oil cooler failure to flush the coolant system.

Anyone used it?

And more importantly can anyone find it for sale? theres NONE ON EBAY and i cant find anyone local that stocks it.

Ive checked Forte`s website and ive got the right item but they dont sell to the public from website.

Ive also heard this is what Vauxhall use on such engine failures.....

Hmmmmm come out come out where ever you are !!

[Chopsdad]

Forte sell direct to trade so why not ask Vx Dealer if they can sell you a tin?

[Markie]

Forte sell direct to trade so why not ask Vx Dealer if they can sell you a tin?

thats plan b - ive managed to find a place in the last few minutes that sell it for around £11 a tin, and there only 5 miles away.

Problem is there out of stock   will ring them in the morning see if i can pop along and grab some when its in stock.

Failing that its off to Vx to steal some  

[Chopsdad]

I'll ask my local garage tomorrow - he uses Forte and if he has any (or can get any) I'll let you know.  

[Baron Von Spongebob]

Try here Markie
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b13s26p2914

[Markie]

Try here Markie
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b13s26p2914

thats the stuff   hope it does exactly what t says onthe tin   place near me is quite a bit cheaper but that aint any good if there not instock...either way i can get it ordered tomorrow from camskill  

ChopsDad - cheers for your help too  

[Markie]

  its arrived - two bottles of the stuff for £24 - so bank holiday weekend hail, rain or bloody snow im clearing this radiator out  

[Paul M]

its arrived - two bottles of the stuff for £24 - so bank holiday weekend hail, rain or bloody snow im clearing this radiator out  

Good luck with it... hopefully this is the stuff that finally sorts it

Don't worry I'll be under mine changing rear dampers, well either that or in the pub/nightclub

[Markie]

its arrived - two bottles of the stuff for £24 - so bank holiday weekend hail, rain or bloody snow im clearing this radiator out  

Good luck with it... hopefully this is the stuff that finally sorts it

Don't worry I'll be under mine changing rear dampers, well either that or in the pub/nightclub

youll be fine   drop me a pm if not......or if you find your missing anything you need tool wise

[Marks DTM Calib]

Good it is but, it cant clear something thats blocked.....because it needs to be able to at least flow over the gunge to dissolve it....

Get the rad out....if you need advice on how let me make some enquiries.

[Markie]

Good it is but, it cant clear something thats blocked.....because it needs to be able to at least flow over the gunge to dissolve it....

Get the rad out....if you need advice on how let me make some enquiries.

Any advice would be really appreciated....the v6 is not covered by Haynes and the other site has offered no feedback on the vectra.

Due to the way the engine is fitted ( as i am sure you know) the radiator is under the slam panel and there is about 4 inches between the radiator and the exhaust manifolds...you also have the lack of access to split air conradiator from rad and then theres the fans too...so i am not sure it can be pushed back and forced upwards..

[Marks DTM Calib]

I think you need access to a version of TIS......

Its removing the rad fan thats the hard bit......then the rads easy.

[Markie]

I think you need access to a version of TIS......

Its removing the rad fan thats the hard bit......then the rads easy.

Been toying with this today, the vectra is taking in more fluid from drain ( about 3 litres max compared to an initial 2 litres) but still not enough - i reckon it should be taking more like 5 litres max

Still getting too hot whilst the rad is still cold, still no hot air through heaters, but the coolant level warning now gone ...there are signs of improvememnt but not quick enough....

Sure i have a version of TIS somewhere so will look it out..

[Markie]

oh and i havent used the Fotre`s as i dont want to waste it.