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Date:         Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:21:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
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What exactly in the water pump is this oil supposed to lubricate?

And what is the effect of oil on the rubber hoses in the cooling system?

Are there not corrosion inhibitors already in modern coolants?

alistair

On 2011-12-19, at 7:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> I add a small cup or so of 'machinist's cutting oil'...a water soluble oil > you buy at a FLAPS that makes an excellent water pump lube and rust > inhibutor ..


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