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Engine Cooling – V6 Engine
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3.4 Cleaning Cooling System N O T E • Before carrying out reverse flushing procedures, it is recommended that a • This operation should only be carried out when the engine and radiator are at ambient • When using specialised cooling system flushing equipment, connect the equipment as Cooling System Reverse Flush Radiator
Refer to ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Environmental Issues ’ ’ ’ ’ in 3.1 Service Notes, before draining the coolant. 1 Drain the cooling system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section.
Always wear eye protection when working 2 Remove the lower radiator outlet hose (1) at the 3 Remove the upper radiator inlet hose (3) at the 4 Attach a lead-away hose to the open end of the 5 Attach a suitable piece of hose or adaptor between 6 Connect and operate the flushing equipment as
Apply air pressure gradually and not in kPa, otherwise radiator damage will result. Figure 6B1 – 22 7 Continue flushing until the water from the lead-away hose runs clean and clear. 8 Install all disconnected hoses, ensuring that they are correctly positioned and securely clamped. 9 Fill the cooling system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section. |