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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #15 on: 17 March 2012, 20:04:20 »

I used lime dissolver product on the rad.. (still original).. but to do that I disconnect all hoses from engine..
 
block the exits.. drop the lime dissolver in it.. wait half an hour then wash with lots of water.. you wont believe what comes out

Hmm ? I dont know what similar product we call that over here cem  :-\ :-\ :-\
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #16 on: 17 March 2012, 20:13:39 »

Kettle de-scaler  ;)
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #17 on: 17 March 2012, 20:14:54 »

kettle descaler know over here. if you use it will need 4 sachets.
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #18 on: 17 March 2012, 20:32:18 »

Kettle de-scaler  ;)

Can you still buy that ? Any idea who makes it .
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #19 on: 17 March 2012, 20:40:26 »

You need to do a shifty round Asda
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #20 on: 17 March 2012, 20:47:13 »

You need to do a shifty round Asda

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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #21 on: 17 March 2012, 20:50:12 »

Also think about thermostat as they can give high and low temps when on the way out :y
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #22 on: 17 March 2012, 20:51:55 »

You need to do a shifty round Asda

Will do a trolley dash early tomorrow morning  :y
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #23 on: 17 March 2012, 20:58:15 »

Kettle de-scaler  ;)

Can you still buy that ? Any idea who makes it .
killrock is good so my wife tells me :y
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #24 on: 17 March 2012, 21:01:43 »

under £2 in asda with the cleaning stuff. :y
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« Reply #25 on: 17 March 2012, 21:04:33 »



Job done then , killrock and some flowers for mothers day .
Will let you know how i get on ...very helpfull bunch you lot  :y :y
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #26 on: 18 March 2012, 08:09:58 »

The best way to do it is to remove the rad and fill it with Fernox from B&Q and leave it overnight, once you've flushed it you can then pressure wash the rad from the rear to front to remove any debris/flies ect ;)
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #27 on: 18 March 2012, 09:39:10 »

I used lime dissolver product on the rad.. (still original).. but to do that I disconnect all hoses from engine..
 
block the exits.. drop the lime dissolver in it.. wait half an hour then wash with lots of water.. you wont believe what comes out

Hmm ? I dont know what similar product we call that over here cem  :-\ :-\ :-\

Kettle de-scaler  ;)

thanks Doz  :y  I now learned the word descaler :)
« Last Edit: 18 March 2012, 09:50:22 by cem »
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #28 on: 18 March 2012, 10:01:09 »

The best way to do it is to remove the rad and fill it with Fernox from B&Q and leave it overnight, once you've flushed it you can then pressure wash the rad from the rear to front to remove any debris/flies ect ;)

Dam i went in there yesterday , i really dont want to take the rad off again so im thinking if i disconnect the hoses on the car and block them up then fill with the fernox or limescale remover and leave overnight then flush it all with a hosepipe . I already pressure washed the fins from front to back  ;)
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Re: Rad flush
« Reply #29 on: 18 March 2012, 11:08:04 »

The best way to do it is to remove the rad and fill it with Fernox from B&Q and leave it overnight, once you've flushed it you can then pressure wash the rad from the rear to front to remove any debris/flies ect ;)

Dam i went in there yesterday , i really dont want to take the rad off again so im thinking if i disconnect the hoses on the car and block them up then fill with the fernox or limescale remover and leave overnight then flush it all with a hosepipe . I already pressure washed the fins from front to back  ;)

That'll be OK!   :y :y
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