Anti freeze recommendations please

Post by **Other-Power** » 11 Jun 2007, 17:00

Hi all,

1.6 n/a D

Well Im driving back from Cornwall to Kent at the end of the week and the water pump has got a nasty clicking noise like the bearing is shot. Im gonna flush the system as there is puddle water kicking about in the coolant.

So how much and what type, brand of anti freeze would people with experience with such things suggest?

I believe the cooling system takes 16 liters in total.

Thanks in advance

Jon

Post by **Other-Power** » 11 Jun 2007, 17:01

I will be replacing the pump as well.

Jon

Post by **mib** » 11 Jun 2007, 17:28

Hi Jon,

I have just bought anti freeze fluid from Just Kampers!

I would think it's ok. It says ideal for watercooled T25.

I need to flush the system as well. I have just bought my van and I'm not sure when it was done last!

Have you done it before? I read about it but never done it myself. Is it difficult?

Cheers,

Mib
St Day
Cornwall

Post by **sevy** » 11 Jun 2007, 17:58

Read wiki and read brickwerks tech help , i have just had head rebuild and wouldnt put anything else but G12 from G and S its made for VW audi and skoda its the genuine article and prevents corrosion of head bolts and engine parts . a few extra quid now will save hundreds later

Post by **mib** » 11 Jun 2007, 18:33

sevy wrote:Read wiki and read brickwerks tech help , i have just had head rebuild and wouldnt put anything else but G12 from G and S its made for VW audi and skoda its the genuine article and prevents corrosion of head bolts and engine parts . a few extra quid now will save hundreds later

So the one from Just Kampers is no good?

Post by **camper** » 11 Jun 2007, 19:00

G12 Antifreeze for 1.6n/td is ideal but not needed.Petrol engine G12 anticorrosion requirement for headbolt protection.

Post by **Other-Power** » 11 Jun 2007, 19:03

So whats ok for a diesel i know wots good for a petrol but i have a diesel lol

Jon

Post by **camper** » 11 Jun 2007, 19:20

I have a 1.6td and ideally would have used G12.Due to overheating issues&leaks which resulted in the loss of its antifreeze cost wise i went for a cheaper brand.Repairs undertaken resolved the overheating and am using Halfords brand antifreeze spec said replace in two years.Its up to you what make or brand you use ideally G12 but the diesel engine does not need it.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 12 Jun 2007, 21:00

worth using de-mineralised water instead of tapwater when you mix it too, its not expensive, may as well do it right if you go to the trouble of getting the right phosphate free anti freeze/ coolant.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 13 Jun 2007, 09:11

G12 is a bit late for most T25's now.. so unless you have a new engine and new rad etc.. it isnt gonna help much..
Use a good quality (branded) antifreeze mixed to the right ratio (unless a premix "coolant") and change every couple or three years...

Post by **jamesc76** » 13 Jun 2007, 10:30

im a mechanic in the army and have worked on everything from massive 100 tonne trucks to little pug 106's everything gets the same coolant mixed to 50/50 coolant to water even subaru impreza's that are suposed to have a certain coolant brand!!!