Re: [ST] coolant flush, 2000 Sprint ST

[chuck boatwright <dirac@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kyle Clarke wrote:
> Does anyone have / could anyone give a quick rundown of steps to
> flush/replace coolant in a 2000 Sprint ST?


open radiator cap, remove coolent drain plug and hose at water pump. 
drain coolant, replace hose.  fill system with water, turn motor over a 
few times and drain again.

bottle all this stuff up and take it to a hazmat dump site.  don't leave 
in bucket, unless you really hate the neighbor's 
dog/cat/[spouse/children?] or local rodent population, etc.

fill system with white vinegar, run motor a couple minutes.  Leave white 
vinegar bike over night.  Drain (this stuff can be put down the drain, 
or put an a bucket, and used for derusting tools).

Flush with water twice.

Fill with water wetter and water or 50/50 ethelyne glycol and water. 
use radiator bleeder to get all air out (on top right side of radiator).

drain plug torque 13 nm.
radiator bleed bolt 12 nm.

ride some.  check for leaks, then ride.  when done riding, sleep, eat 
then ride some more.  take pictures of flowers for el donut and ride 
some more.





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