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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Radiator Flush

My coolant is still green but after lifting the cap & looking in I can see white scale partially blocking the tubes. What kind of cleaner should I use to remove it?

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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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A professional flush would be best..... or a dipping. Do not have the rad rodded out as there are/maybe turbulators in the core and you will damage the rad........ 93 Ford manual states turbulators are in the rad, but depends on the rad I guess.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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OK! thanks, PC. I was hoping to do it myself, but we must keep her cool!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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What you are looking at is solder bloom.

Cummins Filtration has a product called Restore that will address that problem.

http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/en/...cleaners.shtml

Cummins Filtration (Fleetguard) products are available at most NAPA stores.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Dave, thanks for educating me as to what solder bloom is. I checked out the web site & will have to order some. I think this is the product I've been looking for. I had the same problem in a small 4 cyl gas car. I ended up replacing the rad myself when some of the products from the local auto parts store wouldn't touch it.

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