Empty all coolant?

[robbo0001]

I have a backflush tool that I bought to drop my coolant and reverse flush. I think it was about $80 from memory, but a lot of people make their own. Even running the hose through will help to push the old coolant out.

Any pictures or more info mate?
the one thing I have always actually payed for (cos I can never be sure I have got all the old coolant out)...is to get some HOT water back-flushed through the system via Natrad etc, my reasoning is it needs to be HOT to get the thermos to open (some cars have 2 or more) and backwards to get the gunk dumped out.

About to get the other family bus (kia wagon) done....a new tool in the shed may be justified in this case (sorry for hijack)

[nissannewby]

You can use an air blower and some hose adapted to it kind of like a paint spray gun with a pot the air moves over a orifice drawing the fluid and then pushing it out at a higher pressure. Hope this makes sense.

[growler2058]

Ok thats tomorrows task then!! Cheers fellas!

[White Elephant]

Any pictures or more info mate?
the one thing I have always actually payed for (cos I can never be sure I have got all the old coolant out)...is to get some HOT water back-flushed through the system via Natrad etc, my reasoning is it needs to be HOT to get the thermos to open (some cars have 2 or more) and backwards to get the gunk dumped out.

About to get the other family bus (kia wagon) done....a new tool in the shed may be justified in this case (sorry for hijack)

Something like this-> http://usatoolsinc.com/coolingsystem...oolthe356.aspx

I got mine from a Covs auto parts store. There are probably similar ones on ebay and the like, but I can't access those links from here(i'm at work)it's essentially compressed air and water, I have seen some people just plumb an airline into a brass or plastic water nozzle. It's a very basic tool, nothing too complex about it.

There are plenty of DIY threads on the web that will give you ideas on the best way to flush your vehicle too. I would do a search and copy some links for you but again, I'm kinda restricted as to what I can look for atm. Hope this helps.