Re: in-depth radiator theory (attn cheapass ron, brian mcgarvey,list, radiator gurus)

[Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>]

At 3:51 AM -0400 6/9/01, Allyn wrote:

>minutes like that, water temp stays high, refuses to lower. oil temp 
>bumps down a tad (98-99).
>i think im gonna do another flush session tomorrow. im so tempted to 
>use some "CLR" in it, but that
>warning about etching metals and 'do not use on aluminum' are 
>worrying me. perhaps it just dulls the
>finish of aluminum, hrm, i wonder.
>al


Do your test in the heat of the day - if you're still getting oil 
temps around 100 Celsius, I would say that is great!

100C = 212F = boiling point of water.

If you're getting your oil temp up to that point or a little higher, 
then any water that may contaminate your oil is going to boil off and 
be gone.  (and now the logic gets shaky) If you're not driving the 
temp up to that point, then any condensation or other water that may 
get in isn't going to go away, and could lead to internal corroision, 
from what I understand.


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