dropped something into my radiator
06-28-2009, 06:56 PM
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dropped something into my radiator
I was draining my coolant today and I think something metal fell into my radiator. I think it was a little nut or washer, whatever sits under the spring that provides tension to the radiator cap. I took the spring out to make it easier to fill, and that must have been the little metal piece went into the radiator. Am I screwed? I don't want it tearing up my water pump. Is there any way to get it out?
06-28-2009, 09:56 PM
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I have no idea man, I would doubt it would get very far given the design of the rad, hope it doesn't make it into your block but I doubt it.
06-30-2009, 08:16 AM
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Magnet is a great idea, otherwise you may have to drain it and remove it to flip it upside down
06-30-2009, 10:09 AM
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Try to exhaust all options before flushing cause it might take a wrong path and get stuck somewhere you will never get to, especially the block.
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06-30-2009, 07:27 PM
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A smart way around that is to disconnect the hoses BEFORE you flush, and you won't end up with that problem..........just saying............
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