Well, thanks to all the encouragement I got on with it today, and it was a pleasure. I removed the radiator and took the tap off. As Ruairidh predicted, it was full of crud so I've flushed it all out.
Unfortunately the bottom hose split when coming off, so I can't use the car tomorrow like I hoped, but I've ordered a new one from Seven Workshop along with a sump gasket. I plan to change the oil in a couple of weeks so I'll replace the gasket and clean the sump out at the same time.
A very enjoyable afternoon working on the car in the sun with help from my excellent next door neighbour, chatting cars and having a great time. Exactly what I hoped for when I bought this car!
I will have to refill the coolant of course, as soon as the hose arrives.
Am I right that this should be suitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203849291127?...media=COPY
Unfortunately the bottom hose split when coming off, so I can't use the car tomorrow like I hoped, but I've ordered a new one from Seven Workshop along with a sump gasket. I plan to change the oil in a couple of weeks so I'll replace the gasket and clean the sump out at the same time.
A very enjoyable afternoon working on the car in the sun with help from my excellent next door neighbour, chatting cars and having a great time. Exactly what I hoped for when I bought this car!
I will have to refill the coolant of course, as soon as the hose arrives.
Am I right that this should be suitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203849291127?...media=COPY