Heater Core Flush?

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by blazee

That is an easy way to locate leaks, but not to determine if you have a leak. The best way to determine if you have a leak is to check your coolant level.

I agree!

[blazee]

Originally Posted by Rick Norwood

I guess I just don't see a problem with that. A large volume of water is going in at a higher pressure, yes, but isn't that the purpose of a flush?

Water, like just about everything else, will follow the least path of resistance, if water is slowly added into a system, a clogged tube will simply force the water into an open tube, and pockets of crud will probably remain pockets of crud. The desired result is to dislodge and move pockets of crud out of the system and possibly open up partially clogged radiator tubes.

As I stated in earlier threads, nothing beats a properly performed Reverse Power Flush, but if you're low on funds, this might just get you through another season. I have never seen anything damaged as a result of using a garden hose to flush a cooling system.

I agree. A garden hose won't damage a normal system, the topic was that it could worsen an already damged system. The water will follow the path of least resistence which in some cases would be through a deteriated gasket rather than the clogged portion of the system.

[blazee]

Originally Posted by Rick Norwood

I agree!

I just want to make it clear...I wasn't disputing your advice. I just wanted to clarify that he should make sure he has a leak, before he starts trying to find it.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by blazee

I agree. A garden hose won't damage a normal system, the topic was that it could worsen an already damged system. The water will follow the path of least resistence which in some cases would be through a deteriated gasket rather than the clogged portion of the system.

This may come as quite a shock, But I agree too!

My last parting comment would be that if I had a potential, looming defect, like a deteriorating gasket, I'd rather find out while sitting in my driveway as opposed to 100 miles away from nowhere.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by blazee

I just want to make it clear...I wasn't disputing your advice. I just wanted to clarify that he should make sure he has a leak, before he starts trying to find it.

We're starting to agree too much! No Problem here.

I don't mind anyone disputing my advice as long it is for a good logical reason. I've been wrong before and no one is perfect. I've learned a lot and hopefully helped a few people as well.

The whole purpose of this Forum is to share ideas and help each other.

Good luck!

[blazee]

Originally Posted by Rick Norwood

We're starting to agree too much! No Problem here.

I don't mind anyone disputing my advice as long it is for a good logical reason. I've been wrong before and no one is perfect. I've learned a lot and hopefully helped a few people as well.

The whole purpose of this Forum is to share ideas and help each other.

Good luck!

I agree.

[chcknugget]

I just want to let you know, I love you guys...

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by chcknugget

I just want to let you know, I love you guys...

*looks around*

Why do I feel nervous?

[chcknugget]

You can't recognize a beautiful thing! LOL!

[blazee]

Originally Posted by chcknugget

I just want to let you know, I love you guys...

I hope you mean that in a non way.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by blazee

I hope you mean that in a non way.

I HOPE THIS DOESN'T MEAN WE NEED TO START PICKING OUT CURTAINS!

[chcknugget]

Originally Posted by blazee

I hope you mean that in a non way.

hahaha no, sorry to dissapoint you, but let's try not to be offensive guys

[Phoenix69]

Reverse flush, what is that, going from both ends?

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by Phoenix69

Reverse flush, what is that, going from both ends?

Reverse Flush is flushing the engine in the opposite direction than the coolant normally flows during circulation.

[Phoenix69]

Is there anything else you really do differently?