oily goop in radiator from head gasket failure

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oily goop in radiator from head gasket failure #625387 07/11/05 06:33 PM

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Oakland, CA

wlew

Getting the Wheeling Fever

I have a radiator that is fairly new but has an oily mixture from a head gasket failure. It actually had an oily goop coming out of it with the consistancy of gear oil. I'm looking at options to cleaning out the radiator. Is there a way I can clean it out myself or should I take it to the radiator shop.

Thanks

Wilson

Re: oily goop in radiator from head gasket failure [Re: wlew] #625388 07/11/05 06:56 PM

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I would take it to a shop. They can tank it / clean it and pressure test it for usually $35-40 and you're done..

James

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