Coolant system flush
Discussion
I am currently re-commissioning a TVR 280i (Ford Cologne V6) and need to sort out the cooling system.
The heater matrix was leaking, and a previous owner has used rad-weld to stop it. I have now pulled the old matrix and sent the radiator and a new heater matrix off to be cleaned out and pressure tested.
The whole coolant system is filled with brown rusty water and a certain amount of sludge (i guess from the radweld). Should I use a radiator flush once its back together or just pull the thermostat and rinse the block out as best i can with clean water. I think the car has suffered from overheating issues in the past as the previous owner has also fitted two electric fans operated by a switch in the cabin.
The heater matrix was leaking, and a previous owner has used rad-weld to stop it. I have now pulled the old matrix and sent the radiator and a new heater matrix off to be cleaned out and pressure tested.
The whole coolant system is filled with brown rusty water and a certain amount of sludge (i guess from the radweld). Should I use a radiator flush once its back together or just pull the thermostat and rinse the block out as best i can with clean water. I think the car has suffered from overheating issues in the past as the previous owner has also fitted two electric fans operated by a switch in the cabin.
Haha don't tell me that, I only had the gearbox and clutch out last week!
I will see how well I can get it with a good flush. Thankfully there didnt seem to be any 'solid' rust out of the radiator but it just seems like the coolant has been sitting there for years. Fingers crossed it will clean out ok then.
I will see how well I can get it with a good flush. Thankfully there didnt seem to be any 'solid' rust out of the radiator but it just seems like the coolant has been sitting there for years. Fingers crossed it will clean out ok then.
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