03-07-2019, 01:46 PM
I am now going through the process of upgrading the cooling on the car, as advised by many on here in recent weeks... 4 blade fan etc. and am at the stage of giving the system a good flush.
This has led me to remove the inlet branch (?) on the side of the block, which is fouled by the oil filler neck which won't budge... before I start "persuading" it a bit, could I check if it is standard or left hand thread, so I don't end up knackering it.
Any tips on the persuasion front greatly appreciated also....
I'm assuming the flushing is a case of rinsing with plenty of water and probing in as far as I can get with a piece of wire to remove the crud?
I'll make sure to prevent any water ingress into the engine by blocking up the filler hole and the dipstick aperture...
Thanks again. Temps touching 40 degrees around here have made it a "must do" job....
This has led me to remove the inlet branch (?) on the side of the block, which is fouled by the oil filler neck which won't budge... before I start "persuading" it a bit, could I check if it is standard or left hand thread, so I don't end up knackering it.
Any tips on the persuasion front greatly appreciated also....
I'm assuming the flushing is a case of rinsing with plenty of water and probing in as far as I can get with a piece of wire to remove the crud?
I'll make sure to prevent any water ingress into the engine by blocking up the filler hole and the dipstick aperture...
Thanks again. Temps touching 40 degrees around here have made it a "must do" job....