Re: Gooked up Cooling system

["Rich Wagner" <drsavage@domain.elided>]

Jason wrote:

> I
>would like to attack the gook chemically so that I can remove the gunk
where
>it can't be seen or reached. I've seen products that are ment for this
>purpose,  but they warn against use on aluminum.   I've tried vinegar and
some
>citrus based cleaners both to no avail......  
>
>So my question is:  What should I use to dissolve this gook without
damageing
>the block or liners?  

How about some of that "CLR" stuff that you can buy at the hardware store
or supermarket?  It's supposed to disolve calcium, lime, and rust.  Make
sure you read what it does to alumin(i)um before you use it.


Rich Wagner
Montrose, CO
'82 GTV6 Balocco

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