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Method used by radiator shops for cleaning radiators

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Pete

09-15-2002 19:04:08




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Can anyone tell me the method used by radiator shops for cleaning radiators?

Thanks, Pete




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methods vary==bj/8n/mt

09-16-2002 06:47:14




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 Re: Method used by radiator shops for cleaning radiators in reply to Pete, 09-15-2002 19:04:08  
You need to ask how the shop is going to do it. The way BC describes is the expensive way and to me the preferred way. I found myself overheating on the road in a place [Pittsburg, KS] where the only shop in town did it with ultrasound. Claimed it worked as well as rodding them out. Within a month had to have it redone.

Your mileage may vary



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BC Mike C

09-15-2002 20:37:26




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 Re: Method used by radiator shops for cleaning radiators in reply to Pete, 09-15-2002 19:04:08  
There was a radiator shop out the back where I worked in 1969. This is what I think they did. They removed the top and bottom tanks and inserted metal rectangle rods to clear the tubes. I think they had a tub of water with caustic soda in it to soak them in to help clear the crud. Caustic soda dissolves aluminum I think so care was taken if there was any aluminum present. After the tubes were clear they soldered the tanks back on plugged the holes and tested for leaks under pressure. They wore heavy aprins and gum boats to protect from the water tub and the hot solder. BC Mike C

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