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[Ninda]

Ill probs just order a new one, but ill look out for Andy C , but hes like 2-3Hrs away from me, thats prity far lol

[Andy B]

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 but ill look out for Andy C , but hes like 2-3Hrs away from me,

He'll post 

  thats prity far lol

You're closer than a lot of us 

[RobG]

Ill probs just order a new one, but ill look out for Andy C , but hes like 2-3Hrs away from me, thats prity far lol

If you`ve got a VX dealer near to you ask Andy to send it there on the van. No postage cost to you then, just collect it

[kevinp58]

£150 doesnt sound too bad, but I called Vauxhalls and they said £180

Was that for the kit that includes the sealant and "O" rings also the banjo bolt washers. 

[Ninda]

@Andy B, fair point LOL

@Kevinp58, I just asked, it doesn't include them ,  but i am about to order this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OIL-COOLER-V6-OMEGA-SINTRA-SIGNUM-93176626-/190843297148?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6f259d7c

Can anyone give any advice on how to flush the system? As i have replaced the Rad, with a second hand one from a mate of mine, and well i dont want to have the slim and glup and whatever u want to call it going through the "new" rad lol. Bit of a silly mistake by me as i should of tried to flush the system with the old rad, so does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

[Entwood]

@Andy B, fair point LOL

@Kevinp58, I just asked, it doesn't include them ,  but i am about to order this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OIL-COOLER-V6-OMEGA-SINTRA-SIGNUM-93176626-/190843297148?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6f259d7c

Can anyone give any advice on how to flush the system? As i have replaced the Rad, with a second hand one from a mate of mine, and well i dont want to have the slim and glup and whatever u want to call it going through the "new" rad lol. Bit of a silly mistake by me as i should of tried to flush the system with the old rad, so does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Its a few years since I last did one on a mates 2.5 ... but we used a "low suds biological detergent" that his wife "acquired" from her work .. (a hospital  ) it took about 10-12 flushes IIRC, running it up to "normal" temp each time then allowing to cool to just warm before flushing 2/3 times with clear water before repeating the "bio" treatment .. it did take a long time .. about a week of doing a couple of flushes each night ... 

[allen25]

Replaced mine last year and it takes loads of flushing. Even if you'd flushed before removing the old cooler you wouldn't have been able to remove all IME, it takes ages at normal running temperature to remove all the residue. I used non bio washing powder for a good few flushes and can you believe washing up liquid for the final flushes. There are many recommendations for the cleaning agent but be persistent and flush, flush, flush before filling with chosen antifreeze. You have time, it will be a while before we freeze again!

[Ninda]

Ahh i see, i was thinking of getting a couple of Forte Lubricants Car Bio Cooling Coolant System Degreaser - 400ml, but i think 400ml wont be enough so i will be buying about 3 bottles.

But firstly i need to talk to Andy C and see what he can do for me, in terms of getting the Oil Cooler, then i will replace the old one, and put everything back together and flush the system

[zirk]

Get some Radiator flush from a Plumbing Shop, about 20 quid and does about 100 litres, personally as said a few posts up, I found Industrial Oven Cleaner to work best of all, from my local Pub. 

[Ninda]

Get some Radiator flush from a Plumbing Shop, about 20 quid and does about 100 litres, personally as said a few posts up, I found Industrial Oven Cleaner to work best of all, from my local Pub. 

Ahh yes the Industrial Oven Cleaner , i will try and get some if i cant then ill just use whatever i can get my hands on to

But i got a quick question, which is kind of a stupid question but im just wondering, is it possible to clean the system using the old Oil Cooler? I would think not as all it would do is keep mixing the Oil into the Water

[zirk]

Get some Radiator flush from a Plumbing Shop, about 20 quid and does about 100 litres, personally as said a few posts up, I found Industrial Oven Cleaner to work best of all, from my local Pub. 

Ahh yes the Industrial Oven Cleaner , i will try and get some if i cant then ill just use whatever i can get my hands on to

But i got a quick question, which is kind of a stupid question but im just wondering, is it possible to clean the system using the old Oil Cooler? I would think not as all it would do is keep mixing the Oil into the Water

No, you be wasting your time to be honest.

[Ninda]

Get some Radiator flush from a Plumbing Shop, about 20 quid and does about 100 litres, personally as said a few posts up, I found Industrial Oven Cleaner to work best of all, from my local Pub. 

Ahh yes the Industrial Oven Cleaner , i will try and get some if i cant then ill just use whatever i can get my hands on to

But i got a quick question, which is kind of a stupid question but im just wondering, is it possible to clean the system using the old Oil Cooler? I would think not as all it would do is keep mixing the Oil into the Water

No, you be wasting your time to be honest.

I thought so, just wanted to make sure as i dont have much time to waste

[Ninda]

BTW Thanks a lot guys for all your help and support
Really loving this forum, helping me keep my Omega running

[kevinp58]

A little trick I learned when I did mine was:- If you can get your hands on a oil removal pump or some kind of sucking apparatus with a long thin tube you can get more of the sludge out by poking it down the water ways with the cooler removed, the main one is the hole that leads down to the water pump it is tricky but you can pretty much empty the engine block of crud.  : Then refill with water and use a bottle of the forte stuff take it for a good run to get it all hot then being very careful undo the drain and empty it out,  boil a couple of pots of water, flush then refil with another forte make sure you use warm or hot water let it idle get all the air out and take it for a run again then empty and flush with hot water, leave it to cool and fill with antifreeze and water mix. That did it for me, I have done around 3,000 miles now and the coolant is as pink as it should be. 

[Ninda]

Thanks Kevinp58, i have a Oil Removal Pump somewhere but its useless, it barely does anything