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Coolant on garage floor%$#@#$&*(* 700 1991

posted by  rduke on  Sat Dec 6 04:08 CST 2003
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I had never changed a radiator until I had to do it on my 85 740 turbo, and I found it was not that bad a job for a beginner. It is a messy job so be prepared for any spills. I use kitty litter to pick up any antifreeze spills, and a plastic tub to catch the antifreeze when pulling off the bottom hose.

In fact I actually used a model airplane fuel pump to pump about a gallon of antifreeze out of the engine by sticking a small tube down the hose in the coolant reservoir. You can actually change the thermostat easily that way and never spill a drop. I would say go for it and change it yourself, just allow plenty of time. I am a beginner so it took me most of a day. I could probably do it now in a couple of hours or less.

Randy





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