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Subject Topic: Alde heating - inhibitor Post Reply Post New Topic
Personbribodog
01/10/2014 at 6:57pm
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Any advice/tips on changing the inhibitor/anti-freeze on Alde heating systems? I am going to have a go myself and hopefully save a few bob!!


PersonJTQU
01/10/2014 at 7:52pm
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Rather than spend all evening retyping out the details on this, can I respectfully ask you to Google something like:

"Alde antifreeze change", there are lengthy discussions on several forums. Any more specific questions then request here and we can try to address them.

A starting point is what is in the system at the moment, reddish or blue/green fluid?
These don't normally mix so there is a risk of making a mistake, however there is a new product that is compatible with either; it is VW spec G12++, note very carefully the ++.
Readily available Comma Xstream G40 meets VW G12++ Spec, and will give a 5 year life of corrosion protection.

Edit: You will need to know the location of every bleeder for DIY gravity charging; that can be the most difficult task you face, finding them!

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Personbribodog
02/10/2014 at 7:01pm
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Thanks for the info. JTQU - I bought the antifreeze today and will give it a go over the weekend - it can't be too difficult apart from the refilling as you say. I will be back on if I am struggling!


PersonVini
13/10/2014 at 10:47am
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Hi just changed mine on a Bailey Unicorn Seville for
the first time. Had no problems at all.The dealer wanted £200 to change it, said it would take over three hours.
It cost me £25 for antifreeze (Comma Xtream G40 G12++ spec 5year & Dis water plus £10 for fittings to make the flushing equipment.


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Personbribodog
15/10/2014 at 7:29pm
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changed mine last weekend- Bailey Barcelona a doddle really and not something anyone with some DIY skills should be afraid of doing - where do they get £200 from??


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Is it five years that the antifreeze last for when fitted in a van from new.

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PersonVini
16/10/2014 at 10:44am
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Hi Most new vans have the 2 year antifreeze in from new but when you change it it's best to use the 5 year.
They said it takes 3 hours at & £50 an hour plus antifreeze.


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Thanks for that. Van was in yesterday for it's service, and it's now three years old, and they never mentioned it.

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Persongeoff+emmy
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Most dealers have the alde pump and it takes them around half an hour


PersonVini
16/10/2014 at 6:02pm
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My dealer has a pump but still wants £200
. They said it can take 3 hrs and it's difficult to get rid of trapped air. I did not have any problems.
I can't understand why Bailey dont include the antifreeze change in the service requirments.


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PersonJTQU
16/10/2014 at 7:46pm
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And I can't understand why van manufacturers don't fill the systems with 5 year life fluids, and specifically the cross compatible, G12++ spec stuff.

The cost difference, relative to the two year life products, if any is only £2 trade.

I am all for cost cutting that helps the buyer in bringing down the bottom line, but this one fair and squarely hurts the buyer; though helps the dealer!



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