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(Message started by: webbo67 on May 14^th, 2005, 3:10pm)

Title: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by webbo67 on May 14^th, 2005, 3:10pm

Hi All
I am having the radiator on my 24v recored next week and would like to know which anti-freeze to use when filling it back up and how much is needed.

Sure i read somewhere about different colours of anti-freeze to use after so many years use in the car.

Any help Appreciated.

Andy

Title: Re: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by Pegasus on May 14^th, 2005, 4:53pm

Hi Andy,

here's the link to DIY servicing which mentions the two colours (blue/green and pink) http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/diy.htm.
Not sure why need to change type though. ??? Perhaps someone else can answer that one.
Ford have always used the green on mine and the independent guys (v. reliable) that installed my new rad recently said that green was best. They also said its best not to mix them.

8.5 litres of 50% is recommended for the 24V.

HTH

P

Title: Re: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by gaz01gaz on May 15^th, 2005, 12:15pm

hi andy,who have you got to do it ?????how much will it cost??? i could do with the one on my 24v doing thats all....cheers...gaz

Title: Re: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by webbo67 on May 16^th, 2005, 3:05pm

Hi Gaz
Auto rads on attercliffe road. £88.00+ vat.
Taking it in tomorrow.

Andy

Thanks pegasus for the info on the anti-freeze.

Gaz
Just been and picked car up total cost for recore and fitting £150.00. Fitter said it was a pig of a job to remove radiator and refit.

Andy

Title: Re: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by gaz01gaz on Jun 15^th, 2005, 10:24pm

hi andy,only just seen this........i'm afraid my radiator has ballooned up and so i need to take action...i have removed my radiator so will they charge £88.00 + vat ? cheers..gaz

Title: Re: engine coolant 24 valve
Post by webbo67 on Jun 16^th, 2005, 12:10pm

Hi Gaz
I would have thought so. I was charged £88.00 + vat for recoring the radiator and £40.00 +vat for removal and fitting.

Andy