Clogged Radiator
06-30-2007, 12:57 AM
#21
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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.
06-30-2007, 01:02 AM
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:13:04 -0400, "Tony" <tshimi@comcast.net> wrote:
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
06-30-2007, 01:02 AM
#23
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:13:04 -0400, "Tony" <tshimi@comcast.net> wrote:
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
06-30-2007, 01:02 AM
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:13:04 -0400, "Tony" <tshimi@comcast.net> wrote:
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
06-30-2007, 01:02 AM
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Re: Clogged Radiator
On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:13:04 -0400, "Tony" <tshimi@comcast.net> wrote:
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
>CLR will not solve the problem; remember these scales have been accumulating
>for at least five years. However, if you lived with an overheating car for 5
>years, why would you all of a sudden develop a conscience now?.
>
>"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
>
The car doesn't overheat 99.9% of the time. Here on the coast of CA,
a hot day is above 75 degrees. My car runs great almost all the time.
In fact, it is only looking back at a few occasions (90+ going up a
mountain) I noticed that the temperature gauge went past half way.
Only a few weeks ago, while driving the Mojave, did I see significant
problems, thereafter diagnosing a logged radiator. Driving around
town, I would have never found out about the problem, until total
failure.
06-30-2007, 01:07 AM
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
<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
06-30-2007, 01:07 AM
#27
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
<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
06-30-2007, 01:07 AM
#28
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
<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
06-30-2007, 01:07 AM
#29
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Re: Clogged Radiator
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
<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
06-30-2007, 08:50 AM
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Re: Clogged Radiator
"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.
