Guest Nicholas Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Got home earlier from a bit of a long drive, locked the car up started to walk away when I head the rad boiling... let her cool down and the rubber on the rad cap had perished. Thank god I had a spare sitting here Just a gentle reminder to keep an eye on your engine temp gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ya mines the same if i remove the rubber will it be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ya mines the same if i remove the rubber will it be ok? Nope, the rubber part is on a spring that under a certain pressure (1.1bar on the stock one), will raise and release coolant to the expansion tank. If it's missing, the spring won't raise and the rad will overpressure. You have to get a new one as soon as the rubber part starts to fail. (Been there before!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Nope, the rubber part is on a spring that under a certain pressure (1.1bar on the stock one), will raise and release coolant to the expansion tank. If it's missing, the spring won't raise and the rad will overpressure. You have to get a new one as soon as the rubber part starts to fail. (Been there before!) As Homer say's buy a new one you don't keep driving it like that do you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 long story but mine is was new , after my single install i was refilling my rad only to realize i was put auto oil in DOH , only about 2ltr before i realized lol, i drained it out but must still be some in there it's eat ten the washer , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 long story but mine is was new , after my single install i was refilling my rad only to realize i was put auto oil in DOH , only about 2ltr before i realized lol, i drained it out but must still be some in there it's eat ten the washer , no way!!!! /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_shock.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ya had been a long day and the can look's the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ya had been a long day and the can look's the same Oh dear! Well my mum beat you i think. Topped up ye olde brake fluid with window washer fluid, As you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I had the same, got a new radiator cap from SupraDibbs and all sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ya had been a long day and the can look's the same I hope you flushed everything thoroughly, because oil attacks rubber, and you don't want any of this oil circulating for months on end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I hope you flushed everything thoroughly, because oil attacks rubber, and you don't want any of this oil circulating for months on end... Not yet:( what's best to flush it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I think your best bet is to pay a professional to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I think your best bet is to pay a professional to do it! WHY waste money:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Petrol? TF flushed my FMIC with fuel when it was soaking oil, but I wouldn't trust them for shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 A normal rad-flush from Halfrauds should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 You first want to drain it all out (& dispose of it properly) then use some detergent to remove the oil. Mix up some ( a very small amount)washing up liquid with water & refill the engine (heater on full heat). Run with the rad cap off for a few minutes then dump it all out. If you see that it has some of the oil floating on the top when drained into a bucket do it again. Once it all comes out clean with no floating oil then flush X 3 with clean water. Then I'd suggest using one of the Halfrauds twin pack rad & block cleaners. Might as well while the coolant is drained out. This is quite time consuming, but it cleans everything out a treat. Then refill with DECENT coolant. Toyota premixed if you can afford it. I used Comma extra long life red coolant with BASF glystatin base that is one of the organic acid types. This should keep the cooling system clean for 5 years. Also if not using premix, use deionised or distilled water to mix with the concentrated antifreeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks mate yes i only use the toyota pre mix, ill give it a go when i get a spare 4 hours lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 ^^ aye, as K14 says. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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