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Jan 02, 2009 7:29 pm
Jan 02, 2009 7:29 pm
Subject: automatic radiator slats
I have just rebuilt my 3 ltr engine and would like to have the radiator chemically cleaned inside and backflushed. I have the type with the radiator slats opening and closing automatically depending on the coolant temperature. Do I have to take this device off before the cleaning procedure in a bath of acid? How do I take it off? When the holding cover fixed by 4 little nuts on studs is lifted, how do I get the device out? Simply lifting? By the big screw in the centre, or by ferm grip on the outer border and turning left? (Please refer to pictureattached). I do not really want to break anything. These parts have not been touched for a very long time.
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I have just rebuilt my 3 ltr engine and would like to have the radiator chemically cleaned inside and backflushed. I have the type with the radiator slats opening and closing automatically depending on the coolant temperature. Do I have to take this device off before the cleaning procedure in a bath of acid? How do I take it off? When the holding cover fixed by 4 little nuts on studs is lifted, how do I get the device out? Simply lifting? By the big screw in the centre, or by ferm grip on the outer border and turning left? (Please refer to pictureattached). I do not really want to break anything. These parts have not been touched for a very long time.
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