draining the cooling system Reply #15 – June 04, 2008, 03:22:34 PM Not to Hijack buuut...I live in SA and our "water" is about 50% water 50% limestone. I routinely use Vinegar to clean scale off things in the house. The previous owner of the coug used tap and its got some calcium buildup. I was planning on dumping about a half liter of vinegar into the system and letting it pump it around for a while. Does anyone see a good reason not to do this?-dz Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #16 – June 04, 2008, 05:01:13 PM Quote from: V8Demon;221972Provided you don't have other issues.QUOTE]Such as?My buddy I got the car from said they put a new rad in a few years ago when he was trying to get it on the road. I really dont think thats the case. Maybe a "used" new one, but not brand new.I have a water pump on standby just in case. It was $32.00 :D The again... even when the temp gauge was pegged. I had no signs of overheating. Maybe the ever trusty Ford gauge is incorrect? LOL Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #17 – July 17, 2008, 03:12:30 PM Ok, I'm trying to flush it right now. I drained the system from the radiator, and when the coolant stopped, I closed the fitting and started adding water. However, the water doesn't seem to be going anywhere and just sits in the coolant reservoir. I let the engine run for a while but it started to get real hot and there's no sign of any water going anywhere? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #19 – July 17, 2008, 05:46:16 PM QuoteAdd to radiator.Ok, but I can't get the metal radiator cap off...how do I add it to the radiator? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #20 – July 17, 2008, 06:01:17 PM Quotebut I can't get the metal radiator cap offWhy?You need to fix that issue ASAP. How in the world is it stuck? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #21 – July 18, 2008, 12:36:38 AM I say flush it with beer. I am flushing myself right now lol. Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #22 – July 18, 2008, 02:50:45 AM QuoteWhy?You need to fix that issue ASAP. How in the world is it stuck?We're talking about the somewhat star-shaped metal cap on the top right corner of the radiator right?I can turn it a little bit (enough to hear the pressure come off) but after about a 1/4 turn it just won't move anymore. Is there a special way to get it off, or should I apply more force? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #23 – July 18, 2008, 03:58:11 AM Push down while turning...? I hate to mention the obvious one? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #24 – July 18, 2008, 04:24:04 AM Tried that, but will give it another shot later today. Never flushed the system before, so nothing is 'obvious' to me :o Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #25 – July 18, 2008, 04:26:12 AM Regarding the engine drain plug:QuoteIf you look just in front of the motor mounts from underneath the car, you'll spot them. The passenger side one is easily accesible while the driver side has a bit more stuff in the way (oil filter and oil pressure sending unit).It's the one inside the blue circle, right? Quote Selected
draining the cooling system Reply #26 – August 25, 2008, 11:44:13 AM Digging this up....Didn't see your last post.....Actually here's what mine looks like. The driver's side is similar. Quote Selected
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