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Subject:Clean clogged Radiator? - 83.5 1.9l
From:Miguel Calvin
Date:Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:41:53 -0400

Volks,

I seem to remember a discussion on the list recently about cleaning out
clogged rads.  I searched the archives several different ways but I couldn't
find anything helpful and my local rad shop won't touch it.  The rad is
aluminum and plastic, I think, so hot-tanking is not doable.  Mine is full of
calcium and lime deposits and probably some stop-leak goop.  Replacing it is
rather expensive and it is in good shape physically with no leaks.  It's just
clogged.

Anyone have any experience with cleaning these out?

TIA
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A. Miguel Calvin
mcalvin@ican.net
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
83.5 1.9l Westy

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