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[Andy B]

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Ahh... But I'm guessing that you're talking about a full (engine running) flush as well, not just a drain from the rad

No, just the little red drain tap on the rad 

[Lazydocker]

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Ahh... But I'm guessing that you're talking about a full (engine running) flush as well, not just a drain from the rad

No, just the little red drain tap on the rad 

Then tipping 5L of antifreeze in will take it over 50:50 by quite a way

[Andy B]

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Then tipping 5L of antifreeze in will take it over 50:50 by quite a way

By 'quite a way'? it'll be 48:52 (water/antifreeze) 
If you look at the end of know it all's how to do Jimbob gives the capacity of a V6 auto (the same as Mr Haynes) as 9.5 litres, a manual V6 takes 9.7 litres 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1167917774

[J.S.B.]

I think I have finally managed to flush out all the old coolant Now I just have to wait for my torque wrench to arrive before I can do the work on my car Unfortunately this does mean I'm without my car for a few days

Are there any tricks to cleaning out the header tank? I've managed to clean the center section but there's still some dirt on the outer two sections :-/

Thanks

J

[Andy B]

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Are there any tricks to cleaning out the header tank? I've managed to clean the center section but there's still some dirt on the outer two sections :-/

Thanks

J

Ultimately a new tank is the way to go. I tried to clean out mine, I soaked it in a caustic solution and that helped a little but you cant' get into the inner sections even with a bottle brush. 

[twiglet]

I think I have finally managed to flush out all the old coolant Now I just have to wait for my torque wrench to arrive before I can do the work on my car Unfortunately this does mean I'm without my car for a few days

Are there any tricks to cleaning out the header tank? I've managed to clean the center section but there's still some dirt on the outer two sections :-/

Thanks

J

I've get a nice, clean one here J. It's yours for 15 quid, and I'm not far from you either. 

[J.S.B.]

That would be great, my only issue at the moment is travel as I'll have to borrow a car to get to you, and unfortunately I'm busy in the evenings. What is the best way for us to meet and are you available for me to buy it tomorrow (wednesday) please?

[twiglet]

PM sent mate.