Fascinating substance in coolant resovoir.
 

In keeping with my Kirbian theme here, I've codenamed my current project 'Boom Tube'.

Anywho, tonight saw the continuation of accessory removal. I attempted to drain the radiator, but even though I could clearly see fluid up to the level of the filler cap, nothing came out at the drain.

So I removed the fan shroud and clutch fan. Once I was able to lift the shroud out, I attempted to drain the resovoir. What came out was brown and unpleasantly muddy.

I suppose if there's more of this in the radiator itself, it would explain my drainage problem.

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yah thats what happens when oil mixes with antifreeze at 210 degrees

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LOL:D

Did he even ask a question? Is he wondering why his oil and coolant are mixed? or why a copper core Rad breaks down internally after 100,000 miles? his post puzzles me, is it an announcement? [&:][8D]

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Ummmm you may want to check for a blown head gasket my friend LOL.

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haha i was thinking the same thing...drain your oil and see if antifreeze comes out first

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When I open the petcock on my radiator, lime Kool-aid comes out. The first sip doesn't taste like Kool-aid, but after about a half hour of downing the stuff, it tastes like anything I imagine.

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haha yeah twisted thats a bad idea but one thing i have noticed is it kinda smells like the green icy pops

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I had some on my hand one time and accidentally wipped something off my mouth, stuff tastes just like candy. I could see why animals drink the stuff.

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yea i've gotten some splatters of it in my mouth and it is sweet as candy, but isn't good for ya... lol

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It's delicious. Problem is it makes it hard for you to fall asleep for a few days. Also, you lose a lot of blood, so you may want to use the toilet with the lights off so as not to scare yourself.

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you are twisted....

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^^^ do you find the summer heat doesn't bother you as much too, or is that just me????

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With a fever of 112*, you don't really notice the ambient temperature much.

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Twisted? Nah, I'm just plain dumb!:D

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At 112 you wouldn't be noticing anything but a red pitch fork or the pearly gates.

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I told you antifreeze was rough!

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Hmm. That might explain more than just the coolant.

Well, I'm tearing the whole thing apart anyway. Gaskets will have their turn soon enough.

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when water touches metal whether it's aluminum or iron,a little chemical reaction takes place. it's called galvanic corrosion. the corrosion doesn't mix with the anti-freeze, therefore it settles to the bottom of the radiator. just leave the petcock open and flush it real good