External Flushing Radiator Fins 8V92

[Curt Sprenger]

Thanks Howard,

That is the best method for cleaning that I've heard of. Any issue in
removing the 8V92 grill? I'm thinking I'll do the radiator wash in the
street in front of my house. How much oily stuff washed out? Big mess,
not bad? I have a neighbor down the street that will call code
enforcement or police if he doesn't like what someone is doing.

Thanks,

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Howard O. Truitt wrote:

> Curt,
> This past Saturday I took the grills off the engine and ginny
> radiators and pressure washed them. They were full of dirt, dust,
> leaves, twigs and small bits of paper and insulation. I mixed up a
> couple five gallon buckets of water and dawn dish washing liquid and
> used this to suction through the pressure washer to wash with then I
> flushed with clear water.
> Don't forget to clean the fan blades. A dirty fan blade will drasticly
> cut down on air movement. Since my next job is to clean the engine and
> compartment I was not concerned about covering the motor.
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 8V92 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Curt Sprenger
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> wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 3:47 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] External Flushing Radiator Fins 8V92
>
> 8V92 Radiator. The engine coolant temperature stays within the
> specifications when driving on flat or climbing hills. Inspection, from
> what I can see, the radiator looks good. The only visible thing from the
> engine side is the radiator could use a good flush to get the dust out
> between the fins. Anyone done this? High pressure or just city water
> pressure? Place plastic on the engine side to keep the dirt from washing
> onto the engine, or don't worry about that?
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
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