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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:18 pm

brought car afte rthe head gasket had been replaced, thing is i dont think they did a good job of flushing the engine and pipes clean so i get the yukky sluge coming into expansion tank.

Whats the best thing to use to get rid of it?

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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:25 pm

Truckwash or Traffic film remover. Industrial detergents used with pressure washers for vehicle cleaning.
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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:19 pm

and this can be used for the inside of the engine?
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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:45 pm

In the cooling system for an hour or two, yes.