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Pdgx · 08-23-2021, 01:26 PM

If you have side pans on your engine, where the radiator petcock will drain into it on the drivers side, take a rectangular plastic storage container and cut a hole in one side so it slides under the rear of the pan. Drain and Flush into the container as many times as necessary. I did this as I had to flush mine several times to get some black slime the prior owner had in it.
Then in order to catch any fluid and crap when pulling the hoses and replacing the water pump, get one of the cheap blue tarps from HFreight and put under the engine. It will catch and hold the remaining leakage when you pull the pump. I’ve also used a washing machine drip (about 2’x2’) pan as they will hold a gallon or so, and are shallow enough to work above them.

08-23-2021, 01:26 PM	#5
Pdgx Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 56	Re: No Mess Radiator Flush If you have side pans on your engine, where the radiator petcock will drain into it on the drivers side, take a rectangular plastic storage container and cut a hole in one side so it slides under the rear of the pan. Drain and Flush into the container as many times as necessary. I did this as I had to flush mine several times to get some black slime the prior owner had in it. Then in order to catch any fluid and crap when pulling the hoses and replacing the water pump, get one of the cheap blue tarps from HFreight and put under the engine. It will catch and hold the remaining leakage when you pull the pump. I’ve also used a washing machine drip (about 2’x2’) pan as they will hold a gallon or so, and are shallow enough to work above them.