tjsmudger 2 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Reet, I have changed my coolant twice now and it keeps going rusty coloured! Could it be my radiator causing this? Link to post Share on other sites
tjsmudger 2 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Could be! Or wrong coolant has been used in the past and causing corrosion. Sounds like you need give it a good flushing out.. Take bottom hose off radiator flush it out see what colour the water is:) Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 There could be lots of rusty sediment in the system, I took all my hoses off after the 2nd flush it was still going brown, I put a holts speedflush through the system and went for a 50 mile drive, I had to replace the crack pipe and thermostat housing so had removed all the hoses, thermostat housing, crack pipe and the front anyway though which made it a lot easier for me as I'd done it anyway, all the hoses had brown sh!te in them that had to be power washed out, I did the same through the block and radiator too. Since I had done this my coolant has stayed pinky purple like it should. But it is a big time consuming job if you don't need to be doing it for any other reason Link to post Share on other sites
tjsmudger 2 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Will it cause me any concern mechanically? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 i'd imagine that the 'ore' in the coolant could retain heat, and make your car run hotter, but if you are not noticing any issues then I cant imagine its much to worry about Link to post Share on other sites
tjsmudger 2 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nope, not noticed any heating issues! Stays about 90ish on the mfa Link to post Share on other sites
tjsmudger 2 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks for the info Link to post Share on other sites
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