BA Falcon - Coolant change and flush

BA Falcon - Coolant change and flush
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Today I show you how to do the simple task of doing a coolant flush and change in a BA Ford Falcon. It's an easy job with just a couple of simple tools. This is for those with less mechanical knowledge after seeing the top how to youtube results for this on a BA are wrong and people following it could cause damage to their car.

[@mihalyshilage5826]

Thank you for making this video, easily the best and most in depth guide I've seen for falcon series radiators.

[@tangles01]

Thanks man appreciate the feedback. Be sure to share with your mates, I've done a few more falcon maintenance vids since if you have a look on the channel.

[@imTriiBz]

where the video?

[@tangles01]

What's the question?

[@tangles01]

Hey guys this video has proven to be pretty popular, so thanks. If you're new check out some of the racing I do, if you found this helpful. Give it a thumbs up and share with your friends. Also, I have a transmission oil change to do soon, Should I do a video on that too? Let me know in the comments.

[@massivemagoo]

Yes please

[@leon3758]

is possible share how to change the low ball joint

[@tangles01]

If and when I need to do one sure. But my front ones were done just before I bought the car.

[@tangles01]

If the yes is for the trans oil change, It's done and been up for over a year, quick look under the falcon playlist on my page you should find it.

[@jessehall1648]

Would it be the same process /steps to do a VF commodore?

[@potaka79]

"There are markings on the back of the bottle". This bloke is a Aussie legend.

[@tangles01]

Legend might be a strong word, I'll take, decent human.

[@CharlieDErcole]

Thank you bro you saved my BA from blowing up. I did what that BA murderer said on the other video and I couldn’t work out why the engine was so HOT! You saved my old BA from melting. Can’t thank you enough. Great vid. Cheers.

[@tangles01]

Mate exaclty why I made this, I can see so many poor bastards overheating their falcons from following his advice it's not even funny.

[@patrick9761]

good adviceon climate.. we are in Tasmania we need anti freeze and anti boil believe it or not great vid and greatful for your explainers and efforts.. cozy in the shed listening to u.. cheers Man

[@tangles01]

Glad to have you on board, a few hundred other vids available for you to chill to lol.

[@Cycle1986]

ahahah "you don't want captain planet coming out and punching you in the face"

[@tangles01]

Well you don't, He looks pretty fucking ripped.

[@AussieRoos]

Gold comment 👍 I lost it when he said it 🤣

[@Lizards_Lounge]

That's a generation hint there ! I mean who else remembers Captain planet other than those had it on tv growing up. And no, I wouldn't mess with cptn planet either.

[@chriscook1178]

Hey bro watched ur coolant and transmission video today while i worked on my SX Territory today at the same time, ur videos were the best informed and so easy to follow, im not a mechanic but ur videos were the best and helped so much, WA heat today was warm haha thank you heaps bro, LEGEND

[@tangles01]

Glad it helped mate, that's why I made them, also I'm not a mechanic either.

[@chriscook1178]

@@tangles01 yea man was one of the best tutorials, my terry i bought at 296xxxkms and from wat i can gather never been touched by anyone, so watchin ur vids helped heaps lol, feel confident now to do it again haha

[@tangles01]

@@chriscook1178 Excellent, be sure to share it mate.

[@mistybriggs609]

I'm in need of this video thanks so much I have a ba first time owning one and its hard to find reliable decent how to's videos that won't kill my car or cost me a fortune in the long run great video mate...

[@tangles01]

Mate glad it helped you out, these vids are just for what you are after, simple cheap easy maintenance done right.

[@birdie068]

Very helpful video only just got the car had no idea you don't have to take off the hose to drain it, this is going to save me a lot of time,thanks heaps.

[@tangles01]

birdie all good man. Glad it helped you out.

[@paulaylett4108]

Lol just watched that vid with only 5L and no flush ha happy i skiped after a min and found yours .

[@tangles01]

I saw the same one, made this video as a result.

[@dillondemsey1179]

Great video mate!

[@tangles01]

Cheers

[@seanhunt3417]

Great videos on the BA. thanks so much.

[@tangles01]

No problem man, happy to help

[@ravifernando1637]

Thank you showing how to change coolant change and flush. very helpful. many thanks.

[@tangles01]

That's what these videos are for

[@paulblegg]

Hi Tangles, great video as always. Very detailed. A couple of hacks for this job can be to drain coolant and refill with your water, then add your flush. It will have greater cleaning power with majority of coolant removed. Pretty much all but Nulon follow this procedure. Also if you don't want to deal with the hot water issue at the drain cock, remove the thermo fan assembly and drain from the top. It's a 5 minute job if same as BF falcon, 2x 10mm bolts and disconnect plug, and it lifts straight out. Easy access to drain cock, and no laying under car. keep up the great work mate.

[@tangles01]

Yeah there is always a better way I find. We continue to learn until the day we die.

[@paulblegg]

@@tangles01 Yeah i learnt the hard way, a few burnt fingers too many. getting old, getting cunning :-)

[@tangles01]

@@paulblegg Work smarter, not harder

[@jamestate858]

Thanks, used your video to help me change the coolant in my territory

[@tangles01]

Glad it helped you out mate

[@shogunmaster2223]

Very informative. Mechanic was going to charge me 140 to flush out the radiator.

[@tangles01]

Yeah that sounds about right.

[@hugelavalava]

Awesome video mate, wish I watched this first as I forgot to turn the bloody heater on when I did it. Top channel bud. Cheers.

[@tangles01]

Thanks mate, hey we all make mistakes and forget things. Next time you'll be all over it.

[@ra281977]

Thankyou so much ! I changed the coolant thanks to you! Was easy with your video. Thanks heaps:)

[@tangles01]

Exactly why I do this, well done to you.

[@The3rdCoat]

My issue with the BF wagon is it runs too cool, especially in winter. Assuming the thermostat might be a lower temp version and opens too early. It's important for the coolant and engine oil to reach recommended operating temperature. So I've ordered a new normal temp one and will be doing the coolant flush at the same time. Thanks for the video.

[@tangles01]

I've seen this to be a common problem, and one mine suffers from too, the thermostats I think are just cheap junk from factory as as they "fail open" to avoid overheating and blowing a head gasket, the do operate under temp. Towing 2.5t with 500kg of kit in summer with mine only just gets it up to half way on the temp gauge.

[@craigdavies69]

Good video, the barra does purge quite easily, i have found it helpful to jack up the front of the car to lift the fill point above the engine on ecotecs, k24s and rb's.

[@tangles01]

Yeah the problem I found with the RB's is the air pockets in the heater core and the intake plenum, you can get it close by lifting the nose, but will still have to top up after the next couple of drives. The old barra was easy as.

[@willwarren1483]

Thank you for this video. Great stuff.

[@tangles01]

No worries

[@danielswinbourne3507]

G"day tangles i just bought a ba falcon an came across this video not sure if this is common knowledge or not have done lots of coolant changes over the years an always found that some water would remain in system so it wouldn't take recommend amount of coolant on refill so last time i did coolant change on my bf falcon i first removed the thermostat an reconnected the top rad hose to therostat housing then disconnected hose from radiator side as well as bottom rad hose i then used a vacuum cleaner with a blow fiction to blow excess water out of engine a radiator the system took exactly the recommended llitres on refill something i never achieved before will use same method on ba hope this was helpful .ps like your video have you subscribed for future reference 🎣👽🔧

[@tangles01]

That's why it takes several flushed to get the crud and old coolant out. If you're flushing doing up and undoing the hoses several times just becomes too time consuming.

[@danielswinbourne3507]

Yeah your right does take a lot more time my back hates me by the time it's done getting to old to work on cars still cheaper that natrad have to do bottom hose on ba looking at it today has had power steering fluid leaking on it at some point making it soft don't think it's still leaking cleaned it up with a bit of degreaser also read that it can stuff up alternator going to make some sought of deflector so if it does leak it won't go into alternator makes you wonder how Ford couldn't have forseen that issue . thanks for comment RIP FORD FALCONS 🎣👽🔧

[@tangles01]

@@danielswinbourne3507 Yeah common issue the PS reservoirs leak, onto the alt and fuck them.

[@Sam-kk3gu]

Thanks again mate, ur saving me hundreds of dollars every video i watch

[@tangles01]

If that's the case, could you let the adds play lol?

[@Sam-kk3gu]

Hahaha no worries,sounds like a sweet deal

[@tangles01]

@@Sam-kk3gu Thanks bro, and share with your mates if you can would be a sweet addition.

[@easyaussietarget3355]

Nice presentation mate! Cunningham's gap is a bit of a ball breaker. Especially pulling a loaded double up it!

[@tangles01]

Never pulled a truck up a hill like that, I imagine it is, especially at the speeds they are doing when I go up. But it's no drama with the 2 lanes, Even towing the race car I can cruise by them. I just make sure you blokes can seem me in the mirror 1st then make sure I get the pass done with as soon as possible, I imagine it's be annoying have cars hover around your side, especially in the twisties.

[@paulmcgaw6976]

Brilliant video! I got lazy and pulled off my bottom hose last time. Excellent videos!

[@tangles01]

Paul McGaw glad you liked it man.

[@JW-jo5yd]

Hi, I think your clips are great they can save me so much money and I really like the idea of looking after my car personally. I was wandering if you have a clip showing how to change the brake pads?

[@tangles01]

I have one for my 300ZX, different type of calipers, the falcon ones are even simpler.

[@Acubens.]

Excellent. Thank you

[@tangles01]

All G

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer got bf wagon does get up to just under half if give it some uphill. Then goes down ok. Only had it 2 months an never had a car shows up down so much as this. But will flush n transmission 2. Thanx real good vids

[@runningman4886]

Thanks mate. I just did my Ford bf3 wagon. Your video and few phone calls I had enough to do job.

[@tangles01]

Glad to help bro.

[@baladoogz5760]

Thank you brother you’re a fuckin legend

[@tangles01]

Thanks mate

[@DallyDDD]

great info here, thanks so much

[@tangles01]

All g

[@bernhardk7720]

Thanks for another good video.

[@tangles01]

Thanks for another viewing

[@firewoodcorangamiteevan2916]

Nicely done Tangles.

[@tangles01]

Thank you good sir

[@jonkillings2747]

My xr6 always runs at halfway. People are telling me that's normal for the model. What do you think? Good vid by the way. You explain things well and don't rip us off with editing.

[@tangles01]

From what I can tell half way is just fine, if anything my lower temp reading is a sign of a worn thermostat, but hard to be sure with the aftermarket radiator and the additional trans cooler.

[@EkselEntertainment]

your videos have helped me big time bro i got the strawberry milkshake so i got a full day ahead of me lol cheers for your knowledge

[@tangles01]

Good luck. I'd offer some more help, but I'm currently sailing around the Whitsundays with limited internet.

[@LXBACK]

Hey matey, love your uploads. . Do you need to change brake fluid? And if you do, how often ?

[@tangles01]

Yes mate, it's often overlooked, by as it's hygroscpoic (absorbs water from air) you should as a minimum bleed the system each year. It' doesn't hold much so pushing around 20 to 30 ml out of each caliper while topping up the reservoir is usually sufficient..

[@robertarchbold8658]

great video man. I just watched some cringy video with someone hurting a poor f6. I hope they don't follow that one

[@tangles01]

That's exactly why I made this, saw some very poor vids on it, now my video quality isn't the best, but at least the steps are right, and clear.

[@illminded]

Cheers mate helped me with my BA. I do have a bf xt V8 could I use this same process?

[@tangles01]

Yes mate, might be a different rad so might be a different drain but the process is the same.

[@illminded]

@@tangles01 cheers brother

[@mickcomor7722]

great video, i didnt know there was a drain plug on the radiator. Was wondering if you could use just tap water for the flush cycle.

[@tangles01]

Glad I could help. You shouldn't use tap water really, but for say one flush you probably will and will never see a negative result for it. Also depends on just how many chlorides are in your tap water. Brisbane tap water is perfectly healthy and drinkable but being a largish city has a high ish level of chlorides. Being a job done every few years though, the extra few bucks is worth it in my opinion. If you had to do it every 6 months, it might be a different story.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

@@tangles01 I didn't know the plug was there either. I did a flush on a couple of our Falcons recently. My strategy was simply to disconnect the bottom hose and also remove the thermostat cover, stick the hose in, and flush the system with tap water (both directions). Then flush like you did with demineralised water (replace both hoses, fill, remove both hoses again to drain), replace the thermostat with a new one (I put a new 'stat in every coolant change. It's probably not necessary but it is peace of mind and they don't cost much), and fill the system with a coolant/water mix. In our case we're not towing much so I simply dumped the whole bottle of coolant in and topped up what was needed with water rather than trying to hit a certain mix.

[@tangles01]

@@TheOneWhoMightBe That'll work. It's just more wok.

[@fs-rj2jq]

Never mind I had a proper look and it's just the coolant flowing Into the expansion tank making it look as though it's bubbling 👍

[@tangles01]

Glad it was a non event, always worth double checking though.

[@johnjohn-br9bz]

i wasnt gonna flush it but now i will

[@tangles01]

Good

[@Carsnbikes73]

I always drop the original coolant first then refill with the flush and water so it goes through the system properly and not sitting in the header tank.

[@tangles01]

Can't hurt to do that

[@Eno1995eno]

Your videos have been very helpful for me! Great stuff! I can't seem to find my petcock plug on my ba xr6t though? Wondering where it would be? Cheers

[@tangles01]

Should be in the same place mate? If not, well I don't know where. But worst case you could undo bottom radiator hose, but that will make a hell of a mess.

[@Eno1995eno]

@@tangles01 Thanks mate, oh well. Giving it a crack now, after watching your video again 👍

[@tangles01]

@@Eno1995eno Excellent, let me know how you go?

[@Stormbless3d]

Thanks for the video's, hope you keep some Falcon videos going. Any chance of getting a break pad change video? After following your videos that's the last thing I need to do at the moment

[@tangles01]

Well Ive go my RB25 race engine build to do at the moment , so the falcon is about to recieve some long awaited neglect lol. But I will be inspecting the brakes, I think I have a warped rotor. So you might get lucky.

[@easytalker864]

Would you put the radiator flush in with the demineralised water instead?

[@billyg4281]

Correct me if I’m wrong but putting the car on ramps to an angle like that would make half the coolant run back away from the drain plug

[@tangles01]

the driveway slopes down the ramps lift it up, in my case on that driveway the car is pretty much bang on level on the ramps.

[@axelfoley1768]

Use water sold for your clothes iron. It's sold at the supermarket. It is made from evapourated water (thus demineralized) It's cheaper.

[@tangles01]

Never thought of that, also never seen water sold at the supermarket, don't spend a ot of time in the ironing section.

[@axelfoley1768]

@@tangles01 not sure if you're being sarcastic or not. But anyway AT COLES, WOOLWORTHS ETC. No such thing as an ironing section, but this water is there, it's Demineralised & Deionized - $3.50 for 5L. At SuperCheap Auto it's $8.50 for 5L. If you buy six 5L from Woolworths/Safeway, you'll save $30 compared to Supercheap Auto! Thanks for your vids. Too many mechanics ripping people off. Have you done a vid on changing the petrol filter? I got my first Ford Territory last week, same engine as Falcon. I'm planning to keep it serviced myself, but I'm stressing bc I haven't done it before. Can you tell me what type of automotive toolset (specific to the Territory) to buy for DIY.

[@tangles01]

@@axelfoley1768 Yeah I was being a bit of a smart arse... Yeah have the fuel filter vid up mate there is a playlist with the handful of BA falcon work I've done ad it's there. Tool set, Depends on what you're planning to do, but that little Stanley kit is pretty bloody good, good assortment of tools including deep sockets spanners up to 19 sockets up to 32. Got it on special one time at super cheap for a travel tool kit for my race car, but for a beginner has pretty much most stuff you need, they sell them at super cheap, but make sure you don't get one with 600 screw driver and hex head bits, they are junk, when there are 200 pieces but 80 of them a screw bits or pliers etc.

[@axelfoley1768]

@@tangles01 cheers bro

[@tangles01]

@@axelfoley1768 No problems, and be sure to check out the race car stuff, that's really what I'm about the falcon is just a tow car, but people love the vids?

[@jetson2075]

Mate the cheapest price for the water is bunnings. There 5 litre is only 4.50 compared to supercheaps 9 dollars

[@tangles01]

I'll keep it in mins for next time

[@brendancherry7021]

Great video, is this the same procedure on a FG as I’ve seen another video on a FG coolant change which I believe was rubbish where as yours explains, should I remove the thermostat when doing this?

[@tangles01]

The procedure is identical in the FG, no need to remove the thermostat if it is working mate.

[@julianalderson3938]

Love the wagon tho. So comfortable just glides down the road. After work ute. Yer'

[@ra281977]

Hi firstly thanks for the great video, question my xr6 ute has red coolant t in it, just want go top up for now before I try the flush. So I checked with repco what I should have in it..the computer recommended green or yellow coolant ..does it matter if you mix colors, or should I stick to the red untill I'm ready to clean and flush? Cheers mate

[@tangles01]

Stick with the same brand if you can, the colour is just a dye in most cases but sometimes it can be a different chemical compound. Top it up with distilled water, do a flush then you'll know what's in it.

[@user-tq6ic4in3j]

hey mate, great video, just a question at the end when you filled the coolent up and the water you put the cap back on, do i need to run it first to get the air out of the system then put the cap on, and when filling up the coolant did you fill it to the full mark or top

[@tangles01]

Fill to the top. I ran through the bleeding in the video, but it didn't really need any bled itself.

[@user-tq6ic4in3j]

@@tangles01 awesome thanks

[@dylanevans6063]

Hey mate, Brilliant videos they have helped do plenty of work on my BA ute (LPG 2005). I need to replace my radiator as the top right outlet that goes towards the thermostat has broken away. I'm wondering if you can help out. It looks like I have the radiator that has the oil cooler built into it, It has 2 metal pipes going to the left side of the radiator. All I'm wondering if these pipes have in coolant in them or oil? I don't want to undo it and oil comes out everywhere. I hope you know what I'm trying to say. thanks in advance and keep them vids coming.

[@tangles01]

The 2 hard lines running into the radiator are transmission fluid lines, the transmission cooler is inside the radiator. so they will have oil in them yes. And it will want to come out of the radiator more than the lines as they lines are above the level of the trans. You could always to a transmission flush as per my video at the same time, but if you don't, you will still need to top up your transmission fluid anyway to replace the lost oil from the radiator.

[@dylanevans6063]

@@tangles01 Cheers mate really appreciate the fast reply. I guess I'll do that messy Trans job you showed in the video as well. thanks buddy keep up the good work

[@tangles01]

@@dylanevans6063 All good mate, happy to help out

[@timg7942]

Hey mate good vid. The upper rad hose connection on the original radiator cracked and broke off on my phantom purple ba. Upon the mechanic replacing the radiator he never put coolant in only put water in. My temp will jump above half very easily. Should I consider changing my thermostat before flushing the system fully to avoid the engine over heating when I leave it running for these 10-15 minute periods of time or is it only getting so warm because I have no coolant in the system?

[@tangles01]

Water os actually a better pure coolant than the coolant, coolant has anti corrosion additives. Iron block, ally head, you want coolant of some sort. It coming up to temp quick then stabilising means there thermostat is working as designed. I'd just drop the water if it's clear fill with coolant. If it's discoloured flush until clear. Then coolant.

[@timg7942]

@@tangles01 cheers mate just worried the water might be getting too hot I believe coolant helps increase the boiling point if water? Not sure how accurate that is. Anyways thanks for the advice

[@tangles01]

@Tim G coolant does increase the boiling point a bit, the pressure of the system does more. Either way the gauge is reading pure temp not percentage of boiling point.

[@tamarachumbley8722]

I can’t find anywhere KZbin videos on how to flush cooling system on a 2005 sx ford territory RWD (petrol run), so I was wondering if this type of flushing work the same as the ba falcon or am I guessing wrong?

[@tangles01]

Identical

[@tamarachumbley8722]

@@tangles01 I thought so

[@tangles01]

@@tamarachumbley8722 you thought right

[@gokhangokduman9833]

@tangles01 Hey there again :P I'm sorry to be pain but I'm just wondering, I was advised that a ba falcon don't have mixer shafts like ford territory and therefore the process of flushing and refilling coolant would be a different process as I was told I needed to take off the pipes that connects from radiator to heat core and wash them with high pressurised water, I just wanted to confirm with you if that's the case or for a 2004 Territory I can follow the exact steps as you are following? Thanks in advance, MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEARS IN ADVANCE!!! :)

[@tangles01]

The process is the same for all cars if your want to flush your cooling system.

[@gokhangokduman9833]

@@tangles01 oh okay, would having a broken mixer shaft make any difference? My territory has a broken mixer shaft therefore it is unable to blow hot air into the car..... Would that create a problem when I try to flush the coolant completely?

[@tangles01]

@@gokhangokduman9833 The mixing shaft controls air movement only, not the coolant. It will flush.

[@MrOldersox]

Thanks!

[@tangles01]

No, Thank you good sir.

[@spinmyhead1667]

You modified your cooling system so your car never reaches operating temperature?

[@tangles01]

0 mods bro

[@axelgerard9876]

Demineralised water is absolutely not necessary for a flush, it's getting drained again. Don't waste your money, just use the hose.

[@tangles01]

Unless you can guarantee getting it all out, I wouldn't put it in. But hey, you do you man.

[@braidenleeparkes6239]

Can you confirm you dropped the coolent flushed the system with only Dimitris water heater on burped the systems dropped the dimitris water added half coolent half dimitris water

[@tangles01]

Pre mixed coolant but yes in effect. Flush with water u till clean.

[@kuzzafeskit]

Remember to turn your heater on when flushing

[@tangles01]

That's what I said yeah.

[@simetime6045]

Tangles do you need to hose out thermostat and motor to flush the system properly? thanks Mate.

[@tangles01]

Running and flushing with clean water does the same thing, you can pull it off if you like to clean it, but once it's clean, it;s clean, also the heat helps from running.

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Tangles01 I would like to get an upgraded radiator for a 2004 XR6 as my temperature gauge reads just under half way during normal driving around the suburbs , what type and and brand of radiator do you recommend, and what do they cost .

[@tangles01]

Mate if it ain't broke don't fix it, just under half is ideal.

[@treaceygarry9297]

Is this the same for a Ford xr6 fg 2009 model?

[@tangles01]

Yes mate exactly the same for an FG.

[@fs-rj2jq]

I noticed bubbles in that overflow tank on my ba wagon but no coolant loss no temperature increase at all..is this normal for these?

[@tangles01]

When you did the flush? yeah the air will work it's way out. if it's excessive you could have a head gasket issue.

[@patrick9761]

Damn u have a 300zx YES!

[@tangles01]

Yes I do

[@patrick9761]

@@tangles01 me to and will never sell it!

[@tangles01]

@@patrick9761 Yeah cool old car, technically, it's my sons. not running right now, will film the repair, vids up of me killing it at time attack.

[@patrick9761]

@@tangles01 mines a z32 daily runner I drive it like a grandpa am always maintaining the z coz I love it, Has my work signage on it, I chrome wrapped it several years ago wide as wheels knocked out some mufflers sounds and looks pretty cool.

[@tangles01]

@@patrick9761 Yeah they need a lot of love.

[@crankyneanderthal6784]

Why not remove the thermostat just before the flushing as this will speed up the whole process? Re-install it before filling with coolant.

[@tangles01]

It's just not necisary

[@zdd22fixes47]

Thats the way it should be done, "I think"....

[@aydentheninja877]

when did you last wash this car it looks very neglected

[@tangles01]

Yeah she doesn't get washed often and parking at work is on dirt in an industrial area, so it gets covers in all manner of shit. I don't really like the car, but It's a great tow car for the race car, so I keep it mechanically sorted and try to justify owning a 4th car to drive in that I like in my mind. I did cut the tree branches off that the birds were using to shit on it though.

[@jayjay-ik7ql]

What was that stuff you put in at the beginning from the tinny bottle (looked like about 200ml) Why did you do that ?

[@tangles01]

It's a cleaning agent, to remove 150,000kms worth of un services scale from the cooling system.

[@damienwilloughby]

Thank God. I don't know how to clean it. LOL

[@tangles01]

is this sarcasm, if not, glad it helped out.

[@SeiLLaeREsilaeRSeyELaeR_1]

Hi mate, so my air conditioner works but my heater doesn't... Am I still able to do a radiator flush and coolant change?

[@tangles01]

It all depends on why the heater isn't working there is a valve in the air side which might be stopping your heater from working, if it's that, you'll be fine, if it's the valve to the heat exchanger, then yes and no. you will not get everything out and you will have a real problem bleeding the air out.

[@SeiLLaeREsilaeRSeyELaeR_1]

@@tangles01 ok, I'm not entirely sure but most people who have heard it, say it's most likely the stupid plastic switch behind the dash... Mixing shaft?? So no go.

[@tangles01]

@@SeiLLaeREsilaeRSeyELaeR_1 That more common fault is on the air side I think. check the forums mate I'm sure there will be a way to tell.

[@SCOR3S3TT3R]

M8, I live in the Sunshine Coast and I am about to replace the thermostat on mine, as well as a coolant flush. I did not know about any anti-corrosion stuff. Do I really need it?

[@tangles01]

It's in the coolant mate. you don't need to worry about it, just run the coolant to water mix or buy pre mixed coolant and it's sweet.

[@SCOR3S3TT3R]

@@tangles01 I got it all sorted. Your video was a great help mate, thank you. I was tearing my hair out to find the bloody thermostat. Not in the workshop manual and not in the owners manual. You are a right bloody legend mate.

[@tangles01]

@@SCOR3S3TT3R Just a sub and munt your way through ll the rest of my videos will suffice lol. buying me a beer would be easier for you though.

[@YouNameItGaming]

great video, might have to buy some de-ionised water on Tuesday and flush through the BF2 I just picked up as the heater on it doesn't dry the eyeballs out in minutes like the BA1 it succeeds. that being said, I've always been pedantic regarding the BA's fluids, from coolant to diff oil. I kinda want to see old mate's video now, as it sounds like quite the cock-up, and I could use a good laugh :D

[@tangles01]

well 6 months ago it would have been the top search for ba coolant change, but now that's mine so not sure where his ranks now.

[@davidcisme1615]

For some reason I can only put 5 litres in, even with massaging the pipe. After running the car for about 5 minutes, it hits halfway and the thermo fans come on, it then still slowly climbs and the ovedrflow sits on the top fill line.

[@tangles01]

Is that after going for a drive or during a drive? or just sitting there idling? Might have a sticky thermostat? Hard to diagnose from here.

[@davidcisme1615]

@@tangles01 That was after the first flush. I ended up sorting it after the third flush, I kept massaging the hose from the overflow plus the one for the thermostat. I started seeing a tiny amount of debris in the bucket so I'm thinking there was a small blockage.

[@tangles01]

Yeah could have been blockage, if you loosened it with the flush chemical it could have gotten stuck somewhere... Maybe give it another flush to make sure you get the rest of it.

[@samk4369]

Heater doesn't work in my falcon i think the rod has snapped in dash and is stuck on cold. Will i still be able to get some new coolant in there or will it not work at all without the heater running

[@tangles01]

After searching through the Internets and the FSM mate the core itself does not have a tap on it for the BA onward. Many cars do the AU and everything before it for example, but not in these, meaning the heater core always has coolant passing through it. So you're good to go.

[@samk4369]

@@tangles01 apparently some plastic rod snaps inside the dash and she's a big job watched a video on it seats gotta some out and everything not really worth it as Perth not that cold. I appreciate the reply and you doing some research for me legend man

[@tangles01]

@@samk4369 Yeah I know about the common rod issue on the mixing shaft, I just wasn't sure if the same mechanism controlled a tap to close or open the core to the engines coolant system. But now I do, so we both learned something.

[@samk4369]

@@tangles01 sweet as just picked up a ba xr8 for 2.5k needs new alternator but wanna do a full service on it as well.. 144,000 kms on it seemed like a decent deal i guess time will tell

[@tangles01]

@@samk4369 Always do a good set of service items when you get a new car, it's insurance and peace of mind.

[@RangerDanger720]

Does this same method work on the Fg models aswell? i think l did the bad thing by mixing 2 different coolants and is starting to have a chemical reaction. Never done a service on my own vehicle looking forward to trying it out for the 1st time

[@tangles01]

This will work for sure on the FG and if you've mixed coolants you'd better get on it asap, maybe a couple of extra water flushes to be sure you get it all out.

[@RangerDanger720]

@@tangles01 Thank you yea l think l maybe a bit too late (hopefully not) l mistakenly mix the 2 coolants a month ago and now started to notice grime build up and sitting in the tank. What was the brand of coolant and coolant flush you used?

[@tangles01]

@@RangerDanger720 I used the Nulon because the flush product was Nulon, any of the good brands are good. But try to match the flush with the coolant for obvious chemical reaction reasons.

[@RangerDanger720]

@@tangles01 Cool thank you for the help. Legend! Can l still drive the car even tho the flush has been sitting more then 20mins? I forgot parts at the store lol

[@tangles01]

@@RangerDanger720 Dude... not really no, you'll be dragging chunks though the system.

[@nigelfruean7134]

Would this be the same procedure for a 2000 Ford falcon?

[@tangles01]

Yeah mate.

[@Michaelkayslay]

Hello I have a BF falcon and my radiator looks pretty dirty. I put my finger in and had dirt or some black stuff in it. Will doing what you did clean the radiator or do I need to do something else? Thanks

[@tangles01]

Nah mate just keep flushing. Unless you have oil in the coolant, which is bad news.

[@Michaelkayslay]

@@tangles01 I'm gonna do it !!! Thanks man . I just feel it's dirty. Not oil in it !

[@tangles01]

@@Michaelkayslay You may need to flush more times to get it clear did I did. but yeah process is the same.

[@Michaelkayslay]

@@tangles01 thanks my homie Would it be a good idea to put a hose in the radiator tank to like spray out all the sediment in there ? Like take pepcock out then flush it with hose . My tank is browner than my toilet after tacos

[@tangles01]

@@Michaelkayslay If you're going to do that, do it as the 1st step, which will allow the following flushes will flush out the residual tap water. Best would be to remove it and clean it off the car if it's that bad.

[@Jordansmithh22]

Hey mate do you think the belly plate thing is really needed I did my coolant change today and didn’t put it back on cause it’s a pain in the ass the take it off to do work?

[@tangles01]

It helps air flow under the car to make for better fuel economy, and offer some protection in the case of minor impacts, stick large rocks ets on the road if you happen to hit one.

[@Jordansmithh22]

tangles01 okay thanks mate is it as simple as just doing the screws back up?

[@tangles01]

@@Jordansmithh22 Yep, simple as.

[@Jordansmithh22]

Okay thanks mate I’ve just put all the screws back in the front of the splash shield does the back of it sort of just float there I’m can’t exactly remember how it came off as a mate helped me and I just want to make sure I’ve got it back on right and it won’t fly off

[@tangles01]

@@Jordansmithh22 Having not removed mine I can't be sure what you've done mate. Should be reasonably secure though.

[@hepzsp970]

Too much bro big help mate

[@tangles01]

All good mate

[@imTriiBz]

what gauges are they and where did you buy from?

[@tangles01]

Not sure what you're talking about here mate?

[@tangles01]

@Oldteach74 Ahhhh, Yeah Defi Gauges, came fitted to the car when I got it. Thanks.

[@orion5813]

How many 5l bottles of demineralized water did you need ?

[@tangles01]

It's going to depend on how many times you need to flush it. I'd have at least 20 ready, it's not like it goes bad if you don't use it. it's not expensive if you get if from coles or woolies in the ironing/linnen section.

[@orion5813]

@@tangles01 man I was just hoping to get away with one bottle of nulon flush and clean and one flush. how many bottles of 5L demineralized water per flush ?

[@tangles01]

I think I say the capacity in the video, but from memory, I think it's close to 10l capacity to like 9 l per flush sort of thing, easy to google that capacity though@@orion5813

[@orion5813]

@@tangles01 sounds good, I did my oil change on my 210,000 km fg mkII xr6 ute using your videos. purrs like a kitten and zero leaks !!! also did the fuel filter. gonna do diff oil and coolant soon. cheers tangle

[@naomiwalker8183]

Hi I've got a ba Falcon, i've abit of sludge in my coolant brown in colour. Mechanic said it may need a transmission cooler?..

[@tangles01]

On the BA falcon there is a trans fluid cooler inside the radiator. if it has split and they are leaking into each other you'll have coolant in your transmission. I'd recommend checking the trans fluid to be sure, if it's a similar brown colour you'll need a new radiator and to flush bother the trans fluid and the coolant system.

[@naomiwalker8183]

@@tangles01 So it's quite bad (oil in the coolant) it's like a chocolate milkshake. Headgasket 😥

[@tangles01]

@@naomiwalker8183 I'd check the transmission fluid 1st. It will milkshake the coolant too. It will be the same in both. it's a pretty common fault. If your tans fluid is good, then yeah I'd assume head gasket, but there engines are pretty tough, my money os on the oil cooler inside the radiator splitting and mixing the trans fluid and coolant. I have a vid on how to do the trans fluid, start there.

[@naomiwalker8183]

@@tangles01 Alright will get that done first! You make it look so easy! Will update you.

[@tangles01]

@@naomiwalker8183 At least if it's the trans fluid, it's just replace the rad, flush bother the cooling and trans.

[@manderley987]

#chrisfix

[@tangles01]

I wish I was chrisfix, he's A awesome and B way bigger than me.

[@danielbass09]

The cheapest demineralised water you can get is from Bunnings. Cheaper than super cheap auto FYI. ;)

[@tangles01]

Yeah someone also suggested you can get it pretty cheap in the laundry section at wollies/coles.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Does the coolant flow up through the radiator or down?

[@tangles01]

Down. inlet is top drivers side, out is bottom passenger.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

@@tangles01 Thanks for the prompt reply!

[@tangles01]

@@donotwantahandle1111 I do try to reply to all comments when I can

[@lalind9393]

Mate looks like you're running the wrong coolant. The coolant you need is the Nulon Red Premium Long Life Coolant , Double checked with their website. or you could go Penrite Green.

[@tangles01]

I checked the manual, isoglycol is all it needs which is all of those and this one. The colour is just a dye.

[@sarvarzjjatt9240]

hey buddy, what can be cause of milky water in coolant come out

[@tangles01]

The oil cooler inside the radiator for the trans fluid has split, Immediately stop, replace the rad, and do a trans oil change else your box will die too.

[@sarvarzjjatt9240]

@@tangles01 thanks heaps

[@sarvarzjjatt9240]

@@tangles01 , hey mate i relized yesterday mine car coolant and transmission mixup. but i dont know how long i am driving like that may be couple of days, you recognise mine transmission will be ok or what are the chances if i do 3 or 4 time flush transmission.

[@tangles01]

@@sarvarzjjatt9240 if you need a flush, take it to an auto guy to do it properly.

[@riggle300]

Does this apply to the AU as well? I can't find anything on the AU

[@tangles01]

Yes mate it's all the same

[@riggle300]

@@tangles01 ok thank you very much, great vid

[@tangles01]

@@riggle300 Thanks mate, glad it halped

[@nelsonmwilson5203]

Just looking for a plug to emptying my coolant

[@tangles01]

bottom of the radiator passenger side, facing the rear of the car. Also as shown in the vid.

[@jayjay-ik7ql]

Not sketchy at all.

[@tangles01]

Safe as

[@benpasquale6353]

hey bud is vinegar ok to flush radiator?

[@tangles01]

I wouldn't use it

[@zdd22fixes47]

No, vinegar aids corrosion!!!

[@mattemmett8348]

Is it the same process for an AU?

[@tangles01]

It's the same on almost every car and very much the AU, I'm not sure if you have the pepcock at the bottom of the radiator on them though.

[@landcruisertoyota3980]

Same process for a xr6 turbo bf mate?

[@tangles01]

Should be mate

[@zdd22fixes47]

I was taught you should remove the thermostat, and coolant. Then fill with tap water and flush treatment. Dump that then add your new coolant and new thermostat...

[@tangles01]

Removing the thermostat isn't required. You can use tap water, perhaps for the initial flush but you dont want the chlorides in tap water in the coolant.

[@Rocks19065]

you can reach the radiator tap from the top without taking the guard off underneath

[@tangles01]

Have to get under it any way to place the pan etc... but sure if you can reach, have at it.

[@martinsimiana3883]

Yes that's true I've just done mine and I just removed the front part of the air intake and got easy access from above without having to get underneath the car and potentially splashing hot coolant on myself. And I bought the de mineralised water from Coles much cheaper and I flushed it twice with demineralised water and just used the premixed coolant of the same brand in the video. By the way great video well explained and much appreciated thanks tangles 👍🇦🇺

[@unchainednz5205]

My bf over heats after changing coolant. Just found this video after i did it. How can I burp system please ?

[@tangles01]

Did you run the heater like I showed?

[@unchainednz5205]

@@tangles01 yeah i did will have to bleed it more I think hopefully that sorts it

[@tangles01]

@@unchainednz5205 Massage/squeeze the top radiator hose tor force the air out.

[@aydentheninja877]

Just wondering is running the AC during the process enough to flush the system and open the thermostat because my heater don't work

[@tangles01]

No mate there is a physical valve that stops the flow into the heater core unless the heater is on. if you skip it any debris will stay in there.

[@aydentheninja877]

@@tangles01 ok thanks I'll have to work out why my heaters not working I thought maybe it was the thermostat I'll try flushing the heater core I'm not looking forward to doing the HVAC if that's the prob

[@tangles01]

@@aydentheninja877 If there is a blockage and the hot coolant isn't getting to the core, that could be the issue, I hope it is and the flush fixes it, else it will be the HVAC controls I think.

[@aydentheninja877]

@@tangles01 today we ran the heater on high while squeezing the core hoses for like 40 mins and it still didn't work its the Ghia so the HVAC is a bit different to the falcon I think it's what's wrong but dont get it cause of the AC working

[@tangles01]

Tome to fix the HVAC then

[@mrsteakatron]

Would this be suitable for territory? Cheers

[@tangles01]

They are identical.

[@mrsteakatron]

@@tangles01 thanks mate

[@tangles01]

@@mrsteakatron All good mate, is that your 33 in your profile pic?

[@mrsteakatron]

@@tangles01 yes but I sold it then it got stolen the week after I sold it and was never seen again.

[@tangles01]

@@mrsteakatron Classic Skyline

[@issorjmedia7770]

What cooling system is in it

[@tangles01]

What cooling system is in what? The car, the standard internal combustion engine series of coolant galleries in the block and head to draw out the heat, then have that heat dissipated at the radiator?

[@issorjmedia7770]

tangles01 no u said it had an upgraded cooling system just wanted to no what’s upgraded on it

[@tangles01]

@@issorjmedia7770 Ahhh, bigger radiator. and also an additional transmission cooler.