Xtreme
25th February 2015, 07:36 PM
Hey guys,
As per some of my other threads I am in the process of flushing out the whole cooling system prior to replacing it all. The transmission fluid got into the cooling system and turned it all to cream.
1. I first took off all the hoses, took out the thermostat and flushed the radiator, overflow tanks, all hoses individually, thermostat cover, engine block, heater hoses and heater and also the transmission external cooler. I did this until everything continued to run clear water.
2. I then re-connected everything ( I left the thermostat out to let the water run through the system freely) and filled the system with water and run it for 20-30 mins of normal operating temperature. I have done this multiple times a day for the last 4 days.
3. I have continually got cream coming out through the top of the radiator after running the motor, so I do the whole process of point 1. again.
4. I also leave the heater on high while I am running the motor.
My question is - has anyone been through this before? How long can I expect to have to keep flushing the motor it really seems like more cream has come out then what could have possibly been in there.
Also I am unable to jack it up or park on a hill where it is (transmission is disconnected and just run back on itself but I am working in the back of a yard with no where to go) I fill the system up then pump water in through the overflow bottle until it comes out the top of the radiator - is this going to be sufficient to ensure there are no air pockets?
My final question is - since there seems to be a build up of cream at the top of the radiator after each time I run it (approx 20 mins) when I take the cap off to look I stick my finger in there and the cream - or water if the cream has not come up to the top - is cold. I assume this means it is not travelling through the system and therefore the motor is not cooling right. I am watching the temp gauge the whole time it either does not make it to normal operating temp or otherwise sits on normal operating temp.
Is running the motor for 20 mins (Just idling) enough to damage it? How else am I meant to flush it out without running it as I have done it multiple times but obviously not getting it all out.
I have also run 2 lots of cleaning fluid through it.
Any advice appreciated.
As per some of my other threads I am in the process of flushing out the whole cooling system prior to replacing it all. The transmission fluid got into the cooling system and turned it all to cream.
1. I first took off all the hoses, took out the thermostat and flushed the radiator, overflow tanks, all hoses individually, thermostat cover, engine block, heater hoses and heater and also the transmission external cooler. I did this until everything continued to run clear water.
2. I then re-connected everything ( I left the thermostat out to let the water run through the system freely) and filled the system with water and run it for 20-30 mins of normal operating temperature. I have done this multiple times a day for the last 4 days.
3. I have continually got cream coming out through the top of the radiator after running the motor, so I do the whole process of point 1. again.
4. I also leave the heater on high while I am running the motor.
My question is - has anyone been through this before? How long can I expect to have to keep flushing the motor it really seems like more cream has come out then what could have possibly been in there.
Also I am unable to jack it up or park on a hill where it is (transmission is disconnected and just run back on itself but I am working in the back of a yard with no where to go) I fill the system up then pump water in through the overflow bottle until it comes out the top of the radiator - is this going to be sufficient to ensure there are no air pockets?
My final question is - since there seems to be a build up of cream at the top of the radiator after each time I run it (approx 20 mins) when I take the cap off to look I stick my finger in there and the cream - or water if the cream has not come up to the top - is cold. I assume this means it is not travelling through the system and therefore the motor is not cooling right. I am watching the temp gauge the whole time it either does not make it to normal operating temp or otherwise sits on normal operating temp.
Is running the motor for 20 mins (Just idling) enough to damage it? How else am I meant to flush it out without running it as I have done it multiple times but obviously not getting it all out.
I have also run 2 lots of cleaning fluid through it.
Any advice appreciated.