I quit flushing radiators a few years back. The newer style radiators with very narrow passages do not flush well unless put in a bath. For the price of that, it is cheaper in many cases to just get a new radiator. Especially when you add in the down time for flushing. jimt On 9/9/05 9:47 AM, "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Ken has a good idea about testing the rediator but I > think he is too eager to replace it? > A good citric acid flush will either fix the problem > or cause leaks if the radiator is too far gone. > Garden grade citirc acid about 10-15% proceed and > follow with hot water flushes. Radiator only not the > motor. gary |
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