Re: Cleaning inside aluminum radiator
[Re: Stanton]
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05/10/10 01:42 PM
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we cut them open, rod them out, and weld them back together. find a good radiator shop that can weld aluminum. sometimes they can be improved with compressed air and water (backflush).
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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Re: Cleaning inside aluminum radiator
[Re: marvo451]
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05/11/10 08:17 AM
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BTT...any more ideas?
i cant realy evaluate the condition without seing it[picture]but for a cost effective method there is a cleaning product sold at the $ store called mean grean in a qt spray bottle for 2$ a bottle.get 2 of them put them in not diluted and tape some plastic on all the openings and shake.you will be suprised.
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Re: Cleaning inside aluminum radiator
[Re: marvo451]
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05/11/10 09:38 AM
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BTT...any more ideas?
On Horse Power TV this Sat. they said mix equal parts vinegar and water, let sit and rinse. Could use it with the rad. in the car to clean the block too. Then use FILTERED water NOT distilled water and put some Prestone anti rust in. Works on coffee makers. Except the Prestone part! Don
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Re: Cleaning inside aluminum radiator
[Re: cudadon]
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x2 on the 50/50 vinegar and water. or if you can get it..50/50 beet juice and water both will take an enourmous amount of crud out. let it soak... or cycle if you have an electric water pump with the t-stat out.. on the refill definately distilled water.. $0.99 at the grocery store for a gallon. fwiw. cheapst.
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Re: Cleaning inside aluminum radiator
[Re: sg66mopar]
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05/11/10 07:46 PM
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Why not distilled water?
Distilled water is completely devoid of any minerals. So it will leach aluminum from rad, heads etc. Iron from block etc. It will leach=eat your metals to equalize the solution. FILTERED water will be clean enough but not cause leaching. Don
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