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Nov 24, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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cooling system flush

anyone know of a good place that does cooling system flush. My Radiator took a crap and i have tranny fluid in the system that i cant get out. Anyone work at a place or know of anyone reliable to go to.

Nov 24, 2009 | 05:26 PM

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Good thing you didn't get coolant inside the trans, lol.
Did you remove the (2) engine drain plugs to completely drain the engine block?
You could try removing your thermostat and run a hose to your water pump while the engine is running.

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:03 PM

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anyone at my work (sears) can do it for you.

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:06 PM

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Watch who you take it to, i know a shop who just opens up the radiator and then runs hose water through it then replaces the coolent. It is not worth what they charge.

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:45 PM

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we cycle new coolant through the system and suck out all the old with a machine, takes no more than 30 minutes

Nov 25, 2009 | 09:38 AM

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yea tried flushing it myself but its still pretty nasty.

Nov 25, 2009 | 10:49 AM

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yea tried flushing it myself but its still pretty nasty.

Did you actually remove the two allen screw drain plugs (one on each side of the block)?

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Nov 25, 2009 | 01:23 PM

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maybe those super radiator flush chemicals? kinda sucks to get the oil residue out from the cooling system

Nov 25, 2009 | 01:50 PM

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maybe those super radiator flush chemicals? kinda sucks to get the oil residue out from the cooling system

+1 We use a chemical(I forget the name of it) but it works way better than just a straight flush.

Nov 30, 2009 | 01:51 AM

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Rose Auto Repair

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They know these cars very well and can handle all your repair needs. I think they have a website too.

Nov 30, 2009 | 09:32 AM

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Did you actually remove the two allen screw drain plugs (one on each side of the block)?

Do you really think pouring water in a block contaminated with trans fluid with get it out? I sure hope you know water and oil don't mix.

You can have a shop use a flush machine with an additive that will break down gunk and petroleum-based fluids.

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