Cleaning Coolant Overflow Tank???
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Cleaning Coolant Overflow Tank???
Anybody know if it is possible to clean the sediments out of a 2001 7.3 overflow radiator tank? Pulled mine to do water pump and coolant flush and noticed some sediment forming inside of tank. Is there anyway to clean??? Dont want to have to buy another if i can clean.
Thanks.
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I recently did replace the tank since mine was about to burst from some cracks. I replaced the hose that goes straight down from it too since it was oem and 10 years old. I have to say for the money it's hard to beat a new overflow tank. The new one is white (not aged a nice shade of yellow) and the coolant actually looks green through it! I bet those with the nice red coolant would dig a new white/translucent tank! It gave me the excuse to swap the hose at the same time. I also bought a new coolant cap and oil fill cap. It's like a cheap makeover for the old lady for our tenth anniversary. 
I think I spent about a hundred bucks.
I think I spent about a hundred bucks.
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