Adamski FRST 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 ok guys my coolant since i bought my car last year is rusty but i don't know why i tried emptying the coolant couple of times but its still orange, there is only the 1 leak on the thermostat housing which i'm gonna fix asap but anyone know the best way of dealing with this or just keep flushing it out??? !sad Link to post Share on other sites
shail 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Got same thing on mine. Ive flushed it a number of times, its got a bit better, but not a lot. Have a look at the insides of your coolant pipes - they'll be coated in orange muck, plus the inside of your rad will be the same. Try reverse flushing your radiator (take it out, turn it upside down, stick a garden hose in it and flush). you could also try a radiator flush, couple of quid from halfords etc... Link to post Share on other sites
Adamski FRST 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 yer i replaced my hoses with samco's and cleared the system a few times but as you said you still get it a little better but org gunk in the header i think i'm gonna give it a few more flushes???? Link to post Share on other sites
shail 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Seein as youve got samcos on it may be worth a few more flushes, but you'll have the gunk in the rad and the heater matrix. For info - i cleaned my header tank but removing it, putting it in a bucket of boiling water with a dishwasher tablet in there. Let it soak and attacked it with a bottle brush. Link to post Share on other sites
Adamski FRST 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 cheers mate i have removed the bottle and got rid of the crap twice but i think its gonna need a bit more elbow power i'll have to have a good go at it the weekend maybe Link to post Share on other sites
meek 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Originally posted by Adamski FRST ... "ok guys my coolant since i bought my car last year is rusty but i don't know why i tried emptying the coolant couple of times but its still orange, there is only the 1 leak on the thermostat housing which i'm gonna fix asap but anyone know the best way of dealing with this or just keep flushing it out??? " I dont know if this is relevant on Golfs but on my old 5 turbo the genuine Renault coolant comes in an orangy rust colour. Yes it looks distrurbing but is perfectly normal. Dont assume its rust just yet:) Link to post Share on other sites
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