This is a project I plan on tackling this weekend if given the chance and some decent weather. I've got a few questions regarding this process. The first is with the heater core.
Flush Heater Core
1. Found on the heater core inlet hose where I wanted the TEE fitting. Made 2 cuts removing a 3/4" section. This helps make up for the width of the TEE.
2. Use a funnel to put a gallon or less of distilled water through the hose.
3. Disconnected the heater core outlet hose and reverse flush the heater core.
Use the clear plastic tube to direct any coolant flushed from heater core hoses into the drain pan.
1. In the above-mentioned steps, what is the purpose of installing the "TEE Fitting"? Is this just to help with the refill process, or does it assist in the next time you go to flush the system? Maybe it helps with flushing out the air in the system?
2. I see you want to pour distilled water into the TEE?
3. I don't think I understand what reverse flush of the heater core means.
Lastly, I have a general question on the flush process here. When flushing the entire system with water, would it not be okay to completely remove the thermostat during however many flushes required until you get clear water coming out? Also when going through these multiple flushes to clear the water, do I need to repeat draining the engine block each time or can I just drain the water out of the radiator/reservoir?
Thanks in advance!
Flush Heater Core
1. Found on the heater core inlet hose where I wanted the TEE fitting. Made 2 cuts removing a 3/4" section. This helps make up for the width of the TEE.
2. Use a funnel to put a gallon or less of distilled water through the hose.
3. Disconnected the heater core outlet hose and reverse flush the heater core.
Use the clear plastic tube to direct any coolant flushed from heater core hoses into the drain pan.
1. In the above-mentioned steps, what is the purpose of installing the "TEE Fitting"? Is this just to help with the refill process, or does it assist in the next time you go to flush the system? Maybe it helps with flushing out the air in the system?
2. I see you want to pour distilled water into the TEE?
3. I don't think I understand what reverse flush of the heater core means.
Lastly, I have a general question on the flush process here. When flushing the entire system with water, would it not be okay to completely remove the thermostat during however many flushes required until you get clear water coming out? Also when going through these multiple flushes to clear the water, do I need to repeat draining the engine block each time or can I just drain the water out of the radiator/reservoir?
Thanks in advance!