Antifreeze

[Simon]

So come in where the lightening is on this picture?

[J J 007]

if it was me i would use a rad flush first then put the antifreeze in

[Simon]

This would do the job?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_274607_langId_-1_categoryId_165750#dtab

[duncanamps]

Jason, this is the easiest way for me:

[duncanamps]

But thinking about it probably cos I've got a Bambi and there's lockers in the way....

[J J 007]

yes simon, going to do the same to mine they do clog up,i would undue the bottom hose to empty system if you make sure the jubilee clip screw faces the top you do not have to get underneath next time just a tip

[Dell Boy]

Hello Simon,
You can also reach down from the top nearside of the radiator. You will probably need to turn it with pliers or mole grips.
Derek.

[mac]

forget that take the bottom hose off you said your water is brown your close to trouble top and bottom hose off and a full system flush cooling system on these vans is critical for long life.you must have antifreeze and summer coolant all year round it has corrosion inhibitors and chemicals to aid cooling in the summer.

[Simon]

Thankfully i have two days off this week so am going to give it a good flush tomorrow, once i get that damned bottom rad cap off.

[AndyP]

I wouldn't bother with drain if its being a pain to undo, Just disconnect the bottom radiator hose. Less likely to damage an expensive rad that way 

[J J 007]

i agree with andy less likely to do any damage to rad simon

[Simon]

Right i went out and bought a new jubilee clip to fit in case the old one has had it. I've been under the van this morning trying all i can to unscrew the jubilee clip that's holding the pipe onto the bottom of the rad but it is rusted shut and i am just damaging the flat screw head. I didn't try and be more forceful with it as my face is right near it so i can see what i am doing, and a face full of rusty engine coolant probably isn't good for you.

[AndyP]

Hiya Simon, Ive had this same problem loads of times, fortunately I have a pair of long handled side cutters/snips. I very carefully and without cutting into the rubber pipe snip the Jubillee off. If you have the room? (most instances not) you can carefully cut through the jubille with a small hacksaw, again taking care not to cut into the rubber pipe.
Im sure one way or another your persiverance will pay off 

[Simon]

I've got Thursday off too so am going to see Derek. That way it gets done well and i learn how to do it in future without breaking anything.

[>>CHOP<<]

sometimes a 7mm socket fits the jubilee clips ..its better and easier than the slot screwdriver ...