Clogged Radiator
#11
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
#12
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: Clogged Radiator
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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Re: Clogged Radiator
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
#15
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Re: Clogged Radiator
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
#16
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Re: Clogged Radiator
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
#17
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Re: Clogged Radiator
"aaron" <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com> wrote in message
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
news:jnka83h0p8gdfrmp3asi24ita53hfmt95a@4ax.com...
> Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
> some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
> up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
> years ago.
>
> Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
> keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
> bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
Replace the radiator before it springs a leak. It happened to me on my '98
A4 2.8.
#18
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:33:58 GMT, KLS <xymergy@suds.com> wrote:
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.
#19
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:33:58 GMT, KLS <xymergy@suds.com> wrote:
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.
#20
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:33:58 GMT, KLS <xymergy@suds.com> wrote:
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.
>On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT, aaron <a@replyinthenewsgroup.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone. I have a clogged radiator in my 1997 A4 2.8Q. There are
>>some cold spots when feeling around. Slight overheating while going
>>up a large hill/mountain has been a probelm since I bought the car 5
>>years ago.
>>
>>Is there any way to get rid of the scale on the inside. I'm not too
>>keen on the idea of buying a new radiator. I'm half tempted to put a
>>bottle of CLR in the system; then flush it out, to see what happens.
>
>Why would you apply a bandaid when the right solution is to replace
>the defective part? I know these cars are expensive to maintain, but
>they run correctly and wonderfully when they're properly outfitted,
>and CLR is not by any stretch of the imagination any sort of
>appropriate solution. Either do the right thing and replace the
>radiator, or sell the car. Jeez!
Listen, when I need to spend money on my car, I do so. But a car is a
car. I'm not going to open up my wallet at every occasion for a 10
year old car. It is worth about $4000; and adding up a few other
repairs that have emerged, I am looking a significant portion of the
car's value. I might just sell it, as you suggested and buy
something newer.
As a mechnical engineer, I am well aware that replacing the radiator
is the easiest, most obvious and most expensive solution. I might
just replace it with a new one, or call up shokan and get a tested
used one; but before I dump my money, I will ask for the alternatives.
Jeez back at ya.