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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 22:14:50 GMT -6
So I've got three new products tonight and wanting to use them when it gets warmer..any hints?? here they are    |
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Post by scottydl on Jan 27, 2009 0:25:24 GMT -6
I've used the Flush 'N Fill kit (still have the flushing tee installed) on my '69 Executive, but not on the Aurora. The downside of self-flushing your system is that it's really difficult to safely dump all that antifreeze/water mixture that comes gushing out your system. Most of mine ended up in/on the ground when I flushed mine last, and luckily no neighborhood animals died!
I'd recommend draining as much of the straight antifreeze out of the radiator first, into gallon jugs. (Call around and find a local shop that can dispose of it.) Then flush the water in and through, and water is what should mostly be coming back out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2009 12:09:42 GMT -6
Ok thanks, now the antifreeze im running right now is BROWN I know nasty, now if i do get all that crap out will the cooling system work better?? I have no complaints right now because it stays at operating temp, but J/W. I'm kinda depressed that its not a reusable set up, I'll only be able to do it the aurora!
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Post by oldwino on Jan 28, 2009 21:11:37 GMT -6
It may not make any better, but it will probably keep it from getting worse. If the coolant is brown, all if not most, of the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are gone. Not good, particularly with aluminum.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2009 9:39:28 GMT -6
It may not make any better, but it will probably keep it from getting worse. If the coolant is brown, all if not most, of the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are gone. Not good, particularly with aluminum. Thankyou It looks like I might be doing this sooner than expected. I'll be sure to do a write up with pictures and post it! |
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Post by Speed Neon on Jan 30, 2009 11:19:16 GMT -6
well dex is supposedly enviromental safe, as is the green antifreeze they make these days. by no means am i say pour it on the ground and say screw it.
but you can use a old upper hose to drain the coolant as it comes from the engine block into a 5 gallon bucket, paint bucket with top.
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Post by Rocinante on Jan 30, 2009 11:43:56 GMT -6
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Post by Speed Neon on Jan 30, 2009 12:54:37 GMT -6
works for me.
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