So, came across this excellent thread from @NLXTACY on the 60 forum, and am wondering about the applicability / advisability of doing this on an 80, and how (other than vinegar gallon-count) the process might differ with an FZ.
My particular issue as that the radiator seemed to be running rust-colored mud when I bought the rig. I flushed, refilled and drove around 12x in a row. (Samples of first and last flush below--and, mind you, the liquid in those bottles has had several years to settle.) New hoses, water pump, rad cap and off I went. Some time later, the radiator sprang a leak near the top. Been topping off every few days. Got tired of doing that with Amsoil coolant and started using distilled water. (I know.) So, now things have regressed to what you see in the other photo. (Still waaay better than it was originally, believe it or not.)
Gotta finally do front main seal and oil pump cover, so gonna put in a pricey new rad that's been hanging around the garage while I'm at it. I need to get the system as pristine as possible before dropping in the new rad. And I thought @NLXTACY's method might just be the ticket. Not sure whether that means changing all the hoses again, too.
Thoughts on this?
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The past year has kicked my ass. Between moving to another state, the fires, my wife’s horrible health ordeal and other nonsense…I’ve decided to sell the 60. Unfortunately the medical bills are preventing Wits’ End from moving forward. I have a few vehicles and right now I think it’s best to let...
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My particular issue as that the radiator seemed to be running rust-colored mud when I bought the rig. I flushed, refilled and drove around 12x in a row. (Samples of first and last flush below--and, mind you, the liquid in those bottles has had several years to settle.) New hoses, water pump, rad cap and off I went. Some time later, the radiator sprang a leak near the top. Been topping off every few days. Got tired of doing that with Amsoil coolant and started using distilled water. (I know.) So, now things have regressed to what you see in the other photo. (Still waaay better than it was originally, believe it or not.)
Gotta finally do front main seal and oil pump cover, so gonna put in a pricey new rad that's been hanging around the garage while I'm at it. I need to get the system as pristine as possible before dropping in the new rad. And I thought @NLXTACY's method might just be the ticket. Not sure whether that means changing all the hoses again, too.
Thoughts on this?
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