coozer
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 03:15 PM |
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De scaling engines?
My hand book says to descale the coolant system.. but not how.
Any tips on this? What will I need and how long does it take?
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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carpmart
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 03:22 PM |
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Put it in the dishwasher on a long cycle with an extra tab of washing powder.
You only live once - make the most of it!
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adithorp
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 03:26 PM |
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Use a cooling system flush likethe one here
Peronally find Forte products better than thier competition.
adrian
[Edited on 26/10/10 by adithorp]
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jossey
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 03:30 PM |
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white viniger which costs about £2 for 5 litres.
leave to soak for a few hours then flush out.
:O)
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blakep82
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 04:34 PM |
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washing machines live longer with calgon. don't know if its a good idea though...
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v8kid
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| posted on 26/10/10 at 05:07 PM |
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yup put dishwasher tablets in I've been doing it for years with no side effects
Amazing the crap that comes out. keep in for a couple of days tops.
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
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coozer
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| posted on 27/10/10 at 05:41 PM |
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? so, I stick a couple of dishwasher tablets in the top of the radiator and drive round for a couple of days?
Is that safe?
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Bare
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| posted on 11/3/11 at 08:35 PM |
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IF one uses de mineralized water as coolant base, deposits NEVER happen.
Couldn't be simpler, given that decent quality antifreeze is now at a 5 year lifespan.
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 11/3/11 at 08:46 PM |
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Dishwasher tablets are goign to see you with serious engine damage if you use the engine. Bubbles, air voids, chemicals round seals and gaskets that
shouldn't be there and are designed to remove "deposits". Either use the right stuff, do it with vinegar when stationary (I'd
still be worried about seals and acid effect on other metals in teh coolant system), or don't do it at all.
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