97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
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97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
I have a '97 blazer V6 with a radiator/cooling system problem. The radiator has a build-up of "mud" in it. It's not just muddy in color, but it's an actual gritty/muddy kind of solid build-up. Was told that it is the result of oil mixing with the antifreeze due to a seal that went bad under the intake. Was also told that the radiator itself may have ruptured inside and the "mud" is the result of tranny fluid mixing with the antifreeze.
Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.
Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
ORIGINAL: badfxr
I have a '97 blazer V6 with a radiator/cooling system problem. The radiator has a build-up of "mud" in it. It's not just muddy in color, but it's an actual gritty/muddy kind of solid build-up. Was told that it is the result of oil mixing with the antifreeze due to a seal that went bad under the intake. Was also told that the radiator itself may have ruptured inside and the "mud" is the result of tranny fluid mixing with the antifreeze.
Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.
I have a '97 blazer V6 with a radiator/cooling system problem. The radiator has a build-up of "mud" in it. It's not just muddy in color, but it's an actual gritty/muddy kind of solid build-up. Was told that it is the result of oil mixing with the antifreeze due to a seal that went bad under the intake. Was also told that the radiator itself may have ruptured inside and the "mud" is the result of tranny fluid mixing with the antifreeze.
Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.
I know I've used it before to remove the crusty dried Dexcool crap.
It comes in a 2 part solution, a chemical cleaner and a chemical neutralizer.
If you can get, I strongly advise wearing a mask and gloves for your protection.
Read the instructions CAREFULLY.
Last one I did took me 3 hours.
Obviously you're going to want to replace the intake gasket first
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
Follow ChevyLovers advice, I just did a 97's cooling system last month with a chemical flush kit. LOADED WITH DEXCOOL SANDMUD. It takes time but worth it after. Change the Thermostat also....
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
So, are you guys saying that the problem is just the antifreeze itself? Or is there a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed first?
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
ORIGINAL: badfxr
So, are you guys saying that the problem is just the antifreeze itself? Or is there a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed first?
So, are you guys saying that the problem is just the antifreeze itself? Or is there a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed first?
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
If I clean the system as you guys have mentioned, could I then switch to a different type of antifreeze?
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
OK evething sounds like its needed, But when its still hot is there a foam like the head on a class of rootbeer?If so I wood do a leak down test, thinking head gaskit.
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RE: 97 Blazer with radiator/cooling system problem
ORIGINAL: badfxr
If I clean the system as you guys have mentioned, could I then switch to a different type of antifreeze?
If I clean the system as you guys have mentioned, could I then switch to a different type of antifreeze?
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