Hi, I had sludge in my daughters 206 I think from someone mixing antifreezes. I tried everything flush wise. Then I saw on u tube to put a dishwasher tab in the system. Don’t know if harmful or not but…. It totally worked and car still going 8 yrs on
No I wouldn't recommend that unless you can be certain of controling the pressure. These guns are designed for this job and when hoses are removed you can use the variable trigger lightly and then increase pressure and flow improves. They seal nice and tightly as well which makes a difference. Blast on Blast off 😉😁
That's something I love about RUclips, I never heard of CLR pro radiator flush before. I just searched for it there. I heard and have used regular CLR but that's corrosive and can't be used on automotive radiators. I appreciate your input 🙌🙏🙏
Thanks Gerard. Oz treating you ok? Sounds like a very messy business. I have a 62 Falcon that I need to flush the block - you reckon I could be successful? What additive (if any) to use to get rid of any rust in the cooling passages?
Hello 😊 Oz is treating me well and things are going good thanks 🙌🙌 Definitely worth a shot on your Falcon, rust throughout would need to be left to soak first then flush through most likely. I have done some reading on the CLR pro radiator flush. It's available over here and I have used the standard CLR for household jobs and found that product good. Another comment mentioned it and it could well be a very good option for you 🤔 My alternatives are not sold here and so they would have to be bought online from overseas.
Thanks for all this useful information. I recently replaced the heads and radiator (and thermostat) on my 91 Toyota pickup, and now the temperature is rising much higher than before on longer drives (almost to the red). With the bad head gasket, both coolant and oil were contaminated pretty badly by each other. So I am now thinking the cooling system may need a very good flushing 🚽. I am going to employ your flushing recommendations and cross my fingers!! 😅 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Hi, I had sludge in my daughters 206 I think from someone mixing antifreezes. I tried everything flush wise. Then I saw on u tube to put a dishwasher tab in the system. Don’t know if harmful or not but…. It totally worked and car still going 8 yrs on
So that actually worked
Thanks for the great video Gerard!
🙏🙏❤️❤️ Thanks 🤗
Great stuff Gerard, Thank You💯👌👍🙏🙂
Thanks Pat 🙌💪🙌
Can you use a jet washer to flush out the crap?
No I wouldn't recommend that unless you can be certain of controling the pressure. These guns are designed for this job and when hoses are removed you can use the variable trigger lightly and then increase pressure and flow improves.
They seal nice and tightly as well which makes a difference.
Blast on Blast off 😉😁
I use a normal hose with a garden hose gun for £10 works fine
I am a big fan of using CLR radiator flush . You put it in let it set few hours and all that crap comes out.
That's something I love about RUclips, I never heard of CLR pro radiator flush before. I just searched for it there. I heard and have used regular CLR but that's corrosive and can't be used on automotive radiators.
I appreciate your input 🙌🙏🙏
@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 👍🏻
Can i flush the heater matrix in any direction, in not sure what pipe is the in and out? Theres just two pipes coming through the firewall. Thanks
It's generally recommended to flush it from both sides, so you don't need to be concerned with which is the inlet and outlet hose.
Can i use a pressure gun
Where your based? I watched one of your videos(injector circuit malfunction) I like to ask you more enquiries I got the same problem. Please
The issue with the oil cooler u mentioned. Do u replace the oil cooler first and the do the flush or with the old one on and then Change it?
Whats the coolant u used? I have a 2011 jeep liberty thanks in advance
Thanks Gerard. Oz treating you ok? Sounds like a very messy business. I have a 62 Falcon that I need to flush the block - you reckon I could be successful? What additive (if any) to use to get rid of any rust in the cooling passages?
Hello 😊
Oz is treating me well and things are going good thanks 🙌🙌
Definitely worth a shot on your Falcon, rust throughout would need to be left to soak first then flush through most likely. I have done some reading on the CLR pro radiator flush. It's available over here and I have used the standard CLR for household jobs and found that product good.
Another comment mentioned it and it could well be a very good option for you 🤔
My alternatives are not sold here and so they would have to be bought online from overseas.
thanks Legend. @@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage
Gerard, What about for a 2012 Chevy sonic 1.8 L engine?
Thanks for all this useful information. I recently replaced the heads and radiator (and thermostat) on my 91 Toyota pickup, and now the temperature is rising much higher than before on longer drives (almost to the red). With the bad head gasket, both coolant and oil were contaminated pretty badly by each other. So I am now thinking the cooling system may need a very good flushing 🚽.
I am going to employ your flushing recommendations and cross my fingers!! 😅 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Sounds like you have a air pocket. Did you burb your vehicle?
Great video, Thank you for the Help!
Flush with this tool, then suck out any water in the block using a shop vac
most engine blocks have a small drain plug in the jacket to allow old coolant out.
@roberttill3787 older engines, especially big blocks, yes. Newer engines, not so much