remove the bleed screw/bolt from the side of the t/stat housing flush through the rad and the t/stat housing with a hose until both are running clear the housing's held on by 3 bolts and you'll need a new rubber seal for the stat when you put it back in (wont be doing this as im not that fussed about a little bit left in there) t/stat is on the engine-end of the top rad hose.
remove bottom rad hose and drain coolant However, Dan and Fred are both ranked highly in my mind so I didnt buy the halford stuff afterall! However, I had a look under the bonnet today and I cant even see the bottom rad hose connection! It looks like I have to take apart half the engine just to get at it! Has anyone with experience have a guide to what need to be removed and what needs to be done? So far I have Freds old instructions of: Thanks for the advice, but im not convinced you know what your talking about as OAT can be glycol based!!! As stated on the halfords website, 'Halfords Antifreeze Advanced is an Organic Acid Technology product based on ethylene glycol.