Spark

"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:13:16 -0500, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
> <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Try some recommended flushing chemicals. Flush well, maybe 2 times, try
>>to
>>backflush and rinse well. I think some flushing chemicals you might be
>>able
>>to drive around for a few days.
>>I will be trying a flushing chemical in my Jeep which is experiencing
>>problems very similar to yours.
>>
>>If that doesn't work then a new radiator is a lot better (labor and dollar
>>wise) than a new engine and new radiator!
>>
>>I think that some people have used CLR along with boiling water AFTER they
>>remove the non-aluminum radiator so it can sit for XX minutes. CLR will
>>supposedly eat away certain metals like aluminum.
>>from
>>http://www.diyforums.net/forums/cars...-radiator.html
>>"If an alkaline based flush makes you feel good, get some aluminum foil
>>and
>>chop it up and dump it in some plain Drano [or just sodium hydroxide]. Do
>>this outdoors in a well-ventilated area with no flames nearby, as this is
>>how the US military generates hydrogen gas for weather balloons. "
>>
>>Even the Radiator Flushing chemicals are dangerous! Be careful and
>>friendly
>>to the environment!
>>http://www.gunk.com/msds/C2124.PDF
>
>
> Thank you for the heads up regarding CLR. That's why erred on the
> side of caution, to see if I was way out in left field. But, really,
> I was eliciting suggestions just like you gave me, thank you for the
> link.
>
> My Audi mechanic already flushed the system and changed the bottle. I
> might try it again.
>
> Thanks
>


the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.

Spark

"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:13:16 -0500, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
> <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Try some recommended flushing chemicals. Flush well, maybe 2 times, try
>>to
>>backflush and rinse well. I think some flushing chemicals you might be
>>able
>>to drive around for a few days.
>>I will be trying a flushing chemical in my Jeep which is experiencing
>>problems very similar to yours.
>>
>>If that doesn't work then a new radiator is a lot better (labor and dollar
>>wise) than a new engine and new radiator!
>>
>>I think that some people have used CLR along with boiling water AFTER they
>>remove the non-aluminum radiator so it can sit for XX minutes. CLR will
>>supposedly eat away certain metals like aluminum.
>>from
>>http://www.diyforums.net/forums/cars...-radiator.html
>>"If an alkaline based flush makes you feel good, get some aluminum foil
>>and
>>chop it up and dump it in some plain Drano [or just sodium hydroxide]. Do
>>this outdoors in a well-ventilated area with no flames nearby, as this is
>>how the US military generates hydrogen gas for weather balloons. "
>>
>>Even the Radiator Flushing chemicals are dangerous! Be careful and
>>friendly
>>to the environment!
>>http://www.gunk.com/msds/C2124.PDF
>
>
> Thank you for the heads up regarding CLR. That's why erred on the
> side of caution, to see if I was way out in left field. But, really,
> I was eliciting suggestions just like you gave me, thank you for the
> link.
>
> My Audi mechanic already flushed the system and changed the bottle. I
> might try it again.
>
> Thanks
>


the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.

Spark

"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:tgsb83d801vgmbpf8rgduclm92pdppc26c@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:13:16 -0500, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
> <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Try some recommended flushing chemicals. Flush well, maybe 2 times, try
>>to
>>backflush and rinse well. I think some flushing chemicals you might be
>>able
>>to drive around for a few days.
>>I will be trying a flushing chemical in my Jeep which is experiencing
>>problems very similar to yours.
>>
>>If that doesn't work then a new radiator is a lot better (labor and dollar
>>wise) than a new engine and new radiator!
>>
>>I think that some people have used CLR along with boiling water AFTER they
>>remove the non-aluminum radiator so it can sit for XX minutes. CLR will
>>supposedly eat away certain metals like aluminum.
>>from
>>http://www.diyforums.net/forums/cars...-radiator.html
>>"If an alkaline based flush makes you feel good, get some aluminum foil
>>and
>>chop it up and dump it in some plain Drano [or just sodium hydroxide]. Do
>>this outdoors in a well-ventilated area with no flames nearby, as this is
>>how the US military generates hydrogen gas for weather balloons. "
>>
>>Even the Radiator Flushing chemicals are dangerous! Be careful and
>>friendly
>>to the environment!
>>http://www.gunk.com/msds/C2124.PDF
>
>
> Thank you for the heads up regarding CLR. That's why erred on the
> side of caution, to see if I was way out in left field. But, really,
> I was eliciting suggestions just like you gave me, thank you for the
> link.
>
> My Audi mechanic already flushed the system and changed the bottle. I
> might try it again.
>
> Thanks
>


the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.

dave AKA vwdoc1

"Spark" <sparkmcr@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
> that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
> leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.


Then it is time for that new radiator! <g>
AFAIK you should flush out your cooling system before installing a new
radiator/engine/water pump anyway.

dave AKA vwdoc1

"Spark" <sparkmcr@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
> that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
> leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.


Then it is time for that new radiator! <g>
AFAIK you should flush out your cooling system before installing a new
radiator/engine/water pump anyway.

dave AKA vwdoc1

"Spark" <sparkmcr@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
> that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
> leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.


Then it is time for that new radiator! <g>
AFAIK you should flush out your cooling system before installing a new
radiator/engine/water pump anyway.

dave AKA vwdoc1

"Spark" <sparkmcr@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> the other big issue you encounter with chemical flushes is all that debris
> that has accumulated inside your cooling system may be stopping a few
> leaks... once you wash it all out you might well start losing coolant.


Then it is time for that new radiator! <g>
AFAIK you should flush out your cooling system before installing a new
radiator/engine/water pump anyway.