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[amba]

Sure they are 30mm but my advise would be an adjustable spanner if nothing elsea s grips will cut into the brass .They shouldnt be on too tight but you would be wise getting a socket as they are best torqued up when refitting so will need socket at some point.

Dont forget the grey sealant needs to be allowed a good 12 hours to thorughly set off before filling with coolant so time to get a socket,maybe .

Good luck finding  the gasket seal  

[blackviper90210]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

Washing powder, hot water, and rice

[blackviper90210]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

Washing powder, hot water, and rice

What's with the rice then?

[zirk]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

Washing powder, hot water, and rice

What's with the rice then?

You eat the rice whilst waiting for the socket to arrive. 

[blackviper90210]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

Washing powder, hot water, and rice

What's with the rice then?

You eat the rice whilst waiting for the socket to arrive. 

 

[05omegav6]

The rice acts as a kind of scourer

[blackviper90210]

So pour in hot water, washing powder and some rice and run as normal before flushing the system out?

I was going to use water mixed with Traffic Film Remover.

Is either or just as good?

[zirk]

I wouldn't put rice in the coolant system or washing powder, it does take a hell of a lot of flushing though, tried most things, Dishwasher tablets, pre melted are quiet good, best Ive found is Industrial Oven Cleaner, friendly towards the seals and rubber hoses, try and get it flowing throgh the system whislt getting it up to tempreture, keep an eye on the temp though. 

[kevinp58]

So pour in hot water, washing powder and some rice and run as normal before flushing the system out?

I was going to use water mixed with Traffic Film Remover.

Is either or just as good?

 NOOOOO if any gets stuck in there as it will do  it will gum things up I used forte make of cleaner 2 lots should get most of it out. 

 And as Amba says you must leave the sealant to go hard preferably over night.  otherwise you will be doing it again. 

[omega3000]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

 

[kevinp58]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

 

Also if you can get your hands on an oil removal pump stick the tube down the front of the cooler space there will be a hole right down to the water pump that way you will clear most of the crud out of the block. 

[blackviper90210]

I'm waiting on a mate dropping a socket round for me along with the sealant. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the manifold, plenum and fuel rail.

Need to take the coolant header tank off next to clean all the c@@p out of it!!

 

Also if you can get your hands on an oil removal pump stick the tube down the front of the cooler space there will be a hole right down to the water pump that way you will clear most of the crud out of the block. 

I don't own one unfortunately and it's a bit late now. I've just finished putting the engine back together again. First time in my life I'm not left with any spare parts, nuts or bolts so that's a good start!!

It's gonna be an agonising wait now til tomorrow when I refill the oil and water ready to start her up. Well I hope she starts

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

So pour in hot water, washing powder and some rice and run as normal before flushing the system out?

I was going to use water mixed with Traffic Film Remover.

Is either or just as good?

Whoa, no no no! Take the header tank off, insert rice, water and powder, then shake vigorously. Do not put rice, or any other foodstuffs, in your cooling system proper!