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draining coolant

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I plan to flush and replace the coolant in my 1.9dj. I've read the link on how to bleed the system etc, but not sure what the best way is to drain the old coolant out.
Is it just pipe off the radiator?? Do I let the engine run for a short period.
Sorry to sound dumb, but never had this problem with my Aircooled lol

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don't run the engine with hoses disconnected............flush out with a hose pipe and then follow the brickwerks how to

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mark wrote:and then follow the brickwerks how to

Which you can find here:

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/bleed ... 29710.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thanks Mark. Yeah I have seen the link. Which hose is the best to disconnect?? Cheers neil

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Radiator bottom hose
refill with water then drain again.
refill it with G12+ or equivilant then top it up with water..just follow the guide
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