Posted by Steve@Advance on October 18, 2019 at 12:27:54 from (66.169.147.211):
In Reply to: Cleaning radiator posted by Plowhand on October 18, 2019 at 10:42:12:
There are home remedies, vinegar, OTC cleaners from the auto supply.
Sometimes it will help, but best left to the pros at the radiator shop.
Radiator shops are getting hard to find, about all that are left are truck and heavy equipment shops, which are sometimes reluctant to take small jobs. You will need to let them know you are serious and willing to pay the price for a quality job, which can turn into a recore if the cleaning results in a leaking core.
The other option is a replacement radiator, if available for your model. Cheaper than a recore, but not the same quality and sometime the fit is not exact.
If the radiator is still in, it would be a good time to flush the block also. That needs to be done first so the cleaned/replaced radiator doesn't get clogged from what's inside the block.
It's near impossible to get all the sediment out of the block, especially if it is clogged with rust. You can use cleaners, just be sure to flush it completely when done. If it has freeze plugs, they may start leaking, which means they needed to be replaced anyway. Some can be in difficult locations, depending on the model. If any freeze plugs are removed, that will provide more opportunity to dislodge more sediment. Temporarily removing the thermostat will give good circulation, which will be helpful in removing loosened sediment, and a better flushing of the treatment chemicals. Letting it run at full governed speed with the water hose running and drain valves open is the best way to get everything as clean as possible.
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