Flushing the Cooling System on my Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo

Today we're flushing the cooling system on my Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo. This is a very easy and straight forward job which anyone can do at home with basic tools. Make sure you use demineralized water instead of tap water, and be sure to replace the thermostat while you're at it. #MOTORINGBOX

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MotoringBox is an Australian based YouTube channel run independently by Sean McKellar since 2019. It focuses on quality content about Australian car culture and some of the incredibly unique vehicles we manufactured here. I work a day job and publish videos in my spare time, so thank you for your patience and I hope you enjoy my videos.

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Please note: I enjoy working on cars but I can't promise that what I do will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car, or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and if you're not sure what you're doing, get a qualified mechanic to help you out.

[MrWilliam.Stewart]

Somehow this chap can make the mundane task of changing engine coolant interesting.
Bravo old chap, propper job.

[lsgemini]

Supercheap really need to jump on board and sponsor some of your videos

[shredahilux]

Good job mate, quality content as usual

[TheRealMrCods]

Bloody good job Mate, no need to flush a clean engine 👍

[bennyw]

Nice 👍 I’ve done oil changes and brakes and a few other bits and pieces over the years. Your how to videos are filling me with confidence to tackle some of the other jobs... 🙂

[jamesnettleton]

The New coolant reservoir, looks really on to it. I love Nulon products, they seem to punch above there weight. Nice and real tidy, in the engi e bay. With good a clean already done a few weeks ago. I watched the cleaning vid, the tyre foam is a useful revelation.👍

[conservativesniperhunter]

Well presented almost professional video, well done . I had my cooling system flushed out a few months ago, I noticed in the Ford Falcon BA repair manual it says the cooling system takes around 12.5 litres but my mechanic said they only take around 8 litres🤔. I would have flushed it out my self by removing the bottom heater hoses on the block to get as much of the old coolant out as possible like the repair manual says but I have no room at my place to do it . I attempted to change the coil packs and spark plugs myself unsuccessfully I might add because I just couldn’t get that back valve cover but off, just as well too because when I took it to my mechanic he got the air hose to clean out around the spark plugs before removing them, mate you should have seen the dirt and getting blown out around the coil packs, I couldn’t believe how much shit blew out . If I had been successful and gotten to the stage of removing the sparks plugs I hate to think of the grit and dirt that would have fallen into the cylinder. Warning to all those that want to change their spark plugs at home, blow out all the dirt around your spark plugs with an air hose or with a few cans compressed of air .

[Myslik]

Cheers from Czech Republic, love your videos

[mavstar_lancia]

My son and I just used your video to undertake this exact job on our BF2 lpg Ute. Verrrry satisfying job and really appreciate the guidance Sean 💪

[Cyclingchoice]

Better to premix the coolant in case there is coolant left in the system, so that the mix ratios is spot on. Also when putting the clamps back place them on the same spot for a good fit. If the hose is hard to re-insert dip it in boiling water. Works a treat!

[mattswhatiam]

Having just gotten a BF Mk2 Xr6 Turbo, seeing you work on yours is super interesting and educational, thanks for the great videos mate 👍

[r_s_l]

Absolutely brilliant! I love your videos and cars👏👏👏👏

[IZProJects]

Yet again another great MotoringBox vid!

Keep it up brother!

[Risky]

The coolant bottle should last nearly a year until it discolours. Save the old one & clean it up as spare parts are getting harder to find these days. Even if you don't clean it & just store it, you know you have it spare when needed.
As Sam D suggested, iridium spark plugs are the go.
Again another great video that's easy to follow for those with little mechanical experience. 👍

[MysteryMargo]

Was actually hoping you’d do this video next. Thanks!

[cassturner]

Great video, actually helped unlike some you always make it easy to understand.

[hortiboi]

I did this and a new radiator a few weeks ago funnily enough! The new coolant tank is a thing of beauty 😂

[AdamAus]

I remember doing this on my ef Fairmont a few times. Infinitely more easy than my e39 with the high pressure, bleed requiring system.

[willmitchell]

great video as always mate keep up the great content! 🍻🍻

[peterriggall]

I have cleaned up an expansion tank previously by soaking in nappy wash and putting some metal washers in it and shaking it to loosen the crud inside. Improves them but nothing like a new one if you can get them.