Radiator / Engine flush
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crazykaese
91ProtoTy/IndyPaceTribute & Sawzall Master
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
Garden Hose!
Garden Hose!
Davemc1963
93 Ty Owner
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
I've used Wynns radiator flush and found it loosened quite a lot of crud the garden hose didn't touch. But I'm sure there are others that will perform as well. Until recently, I didnt think it would make a difference, but it did. This was on an Audi though and not a SyTy. The heater stopped working and at first I thought it was a heater valve somewhere that was frozen. I left it a while, until I got around to it, only to find it didn't have a valve, only air diverter flaps. Same principles apply though. Next time I do a flush, I will be using the same product again, just means doing a double flush. I never stop learning in this game.
I've used Wynns radiator flush and found it loosened quite a lot of crud the garden hose didn't touch. But I'm sure there are others that will perform as well. Until recently, I didnt think it would make a difference, but it did. This was on an Audi though and not a SyTy. The heater stopped working and at first I thought it was a heater valve somewhere that was frozen. I left it a while, until I got around to it, only to find it didn't have a valve, only air diverter flaps. Same principles apply though. Next time I do a flush, I will be using the same product again, just means doing a double flush. I never stop learning in this game.
ajt86
Member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
ive always used BG radiator flush- we used it in the gmc dealer I worked for. throw it in to the radiator not the overflow- drive it until its hot- put a few miles on it- let it cool and flush it out and refill. ive always had a inline flush machine but the fittings that you can install on a heater hose and hook a hose to work just fine
its awesome using the flush machine since the tanks are clear you can see the old stuff verse the new stuff while its working
ive always used BG radiator flush- we used it in the gmc dealer I worked for. throw it in to the radiator not the overflow- drive it until its hot- put a few miles on it- let it cool and flush it out and refill. ive always had a inline flush machine but the fittings that you can install on a heater hose and hook a hose to work just fine
its awesome using the flush machine since the tanks are clear you can see the old stuff verse the new stuff while its working
warmpancakes
New member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
Non foamig dishwasher soap in radiator drain fill with water and cap full of soap
Non foamig dishwasher soap in radiator drain fill with water and cap full of soap
92TYPHOON937
Active member
blacktyaffair
Donating Member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
Same here. Add it, run it and drain it.
The cooling system in my ty was badly neglected. Water in the cooling system looked like liquid rust. I drained the system and the block a few times. I even ran the engine with the water hose in the radiator and the plugs pulled out of the block drains. Block drains were plugged up as well. Turbo wasn't getting any water circulation in who knows how long. Had to clear the block drains before it would drain and had to do it a few times because the would plug up with all the sediment in the lower block. It took a few times of running the engine with the water hose in the radiator and water draining out of the block. Water in the radiator is nice and green as it should be. :tup:
Same here. Add it, run it and drain it.
The cooling system in my ty was badly neglected. Water in the cooling system looked like liquid rust. I drained the system and the block a few times. I even ran the engine with the water hose in the radiator and the plugs pulled out of the block drains. Block drains were plugged up as well. Turbo wasn't getting any water circulation in who knows how long. Had to clear the block drains before it would drain and had to do it a few times because the would plug up with all the sediment in the lower block. It took a few times of running the engine with the water hose in the radiator and water draining out of the block. Water in the radiator is nice and green as it should be. :tup:
blacktyaffair
Donating Member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
It works well enough to clean a cooling system of engine oil due to an engine oil cooler failure. I still recommend pulling the plugs from the block and completely draining it. I forgot to mention I removed the thermostat when I ran my engine with the block draining and the water in the radiator.
Passenger side block drain is a pain to get to but the driver side is much easier. Have fun.
It works well enough to clean a cooling system of engine oil due to an engine oil cooler failure. I still recommend pulling the plugs from the block and completely draining it. I forgot to mention I removed the thermostat when I ran my engine with the block draining and the water in the radiator.
Passenger side block drain is a pain to get to but the driver side is much easier. Have fun.
Gnocide
turbo game burt reynolds
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
unless the block & rad are corroded- (you are using distilled water right?)
reg water is fine from the hose- you gonna drain it out anyway.
hose under pressure would be great- kits are 5.99 at auto zone.
1)turn on water connect to rad cap,(kit connects to heater hose)
2)put heater on high,
3)open rad drain valve let run for 20 min.(monitor water level and temp.
good to go.
refill with distilled water and a/f mix.
unless the block & rad are corroded- (you are using distilled water right?)
reg water is fine from the hose- you gonna drain it out anyway.
hose under pressure would be great- kits are 5.99 at auto zone.
1)turn on water connect to rad cap,(kit connects to heater hose)
2)put heater on high,
3)open rad drain valve let run for 20 min.(monitor water level and temp.
good to go.
refill with distilled water and a/f mix.
midnightbluS10
Banned
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
We used Dawn liquid soap at school and just basically ran the hose thru it until the foam stopped.
We used Dawn liquid soap at school and just basically ran the hose thru it until the foam stopped.
Gnocide
turbo game burt reynolds
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
also works great for the inter-cooler system AND getting out All-the air pockets!
also works great for the inter-cooler system AND getting out All-the air pockets!
ziembic
Donating Member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
Nice to see you. We haven't been graced with your around in a while. I also agree with your recommendation.
Nice to see you. We haven't been graced with your around in a while. I also agree with your recommendation.
Gnocide
turbo game burt reynolds
blacktyaffair
Donating Member
Re: Radiator / Engine flush
I would drain and collect as much antifreeze out of the radiator and block first. Then I would flush the engine out with water. I just let the water run out on the driveway. Funny thing tho, all the stray cats quit coming around. :dunno:
I would drain and collect as much antifreeze out of the radiator and block first. Then I would flush the engine out with water. I just let the water run out on the driveway. Funny thing tho, all the stray cats quit coming around. :dunno: