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[Andy A]

I understand about having the heater on full but why is it necessary to have the heater fan on full as well when bleeding the system?

I own a 2.2 petrol and the thermostat is easy to get too. I was also thinking about taking out the thermostat to flush the system quicker and save a lot of fuel not having to wait for the engine to come up to temp. Then put the thermostat back in for the last refill. Any reason why I shouldn't do it this way?

Thanks

[Andy B]

I understand about having the heater on full but why is it necessary to have the heater fan on full as well when bleeding the system?

It's not necessary for the fan to be on full 

I own a 2.2 petrol and the thermostat is easy to get too. I was also thinking about taking out the thermostat to flush the system quicker and save a lot of fuel not having to wait for the engine to come up to temp. Then put the thermostat back in for the last refill. Any reason why I shouldn't do it this way?

Thanks

If the 'stat is easy to get to, then go for it ........... it's a plan! 

[Andy A]

I'll give it ago. Should save a load of time. 

[Andy A]

Do you know the tourqe setting for the two bolts?

[05omegav6]

If you have a Haynes manual, the torque will be broadly similar to the 2.0 16v ones

[Andy A]

Just found one online.