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what is the easiest fastest way to flush the coolant..small emergency..

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Old 09-22-2002, 03:09 PM
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will tell the story later!!!
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what did you do, put washer fluid in there?
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quickest way is probably to punch a hole in your radiator
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I was thinking brake fluid. I don't think winshield washer fluid would do any harm.
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Default no, i cut a coolant line while pulling the oil filter off.

the little elbow behind the filter. i need to drain it so i can replace the hose
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oh ok, cool, sorry i have no idea how to replace. good luck
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One eyed hemopheliac.
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i would get more help on the TT forum...thanks!
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DOAH!!! BWAHAHHAHAHAH!!! Poor Smokin'. :-P


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