[DeTomaso] Radiator drain and new hoses

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp]

Hi Clay,

You can use a garden hose to flush out the lines and radiator. It is a good
idea to flush it in the opposite direction on the normal flow.

I always heat the hoses up in a pan of water on the stove. "Yes dear it's
hose soup".

I then keep her pissed at me by using her hair spray as the hose lub. It
will help it slide on but then dry sticky to hold / seal the hose on.

Larry (sounds dirty when I type it too) - Cleveland



-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of clay willmott
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:25 AM
To: List Pantera
Subject: [DeTomaso] Radiator drain and new hoses


Is there any best way to drain the radiator to get out all of the debris
without a flush system?
I am changing out my temp sensor and am planning to drain/replace the
antifreeze.

I have the heater shut off and there is zero coolant in the heater hoses as
I drained it last winter when I redid the heater box. Is running the car for
a few minutes and then draining best or does it even matter?

Also, how hard is it to install the Gates Blue stripe hose?  I was told it
is better and lasts a lifetime but is very stiff.


Thanks

Clay

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