Todd Last wrote:
>
> I'm in the middle of changing the coolant on my Westy. I got sidetracked
> by noticing a screw imbedded in my left rear tire - so had to take time
> off to have than handled.  This has given me a break to ask the wisdom
> of the list.
>
> I've got two questions:
>
> Has anyone installed the Fast German Auto Z-sticks? I got some, but upon
> examination and test fitting, I notice that the threads on the Z-sticks
> are different from the allen drain-plugs in the head. (My first clue
> something was ary was when no metric socket fit the bolthead on the
> Z-stick. As you can guess, this made what I thought was going to be a
> simple install a big disappointment.
>
> Is disconnecting the hose from the thermostat to the radiator, and
> inserting a hose in this end and flushing the system (both with the head
> plugs in and out) sufficient to flush the cooling system? I ran enough
> water through until it ran clear. (PO had mysterious green anti-freeze,
> and the mechanic who did my head gasket repair reused the old coolant
> *EEK*)  I know that some people disconnect the hoses at the radiator as
> well. Is that really necessary?
>
> Thanks for the help
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy

Todd:

Why not install a flush tee in the heater core hose, open the heater
cores and flush with a garden hose ?

        JP