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11-10-2009, 10:22 AM
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Rusticating
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Speaking of expansion tanks, is there any way to clean them? It's an ugly enough thing without being cruddy as well. Maybe I should just make a cover for it
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11-10-2009, 10:25 AM
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www.TUFFCARPARTS.com
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I've cleaned them before by removing it, filling it with water and small gravel and shake it. Does a reasonable job.
Rice is a gentler substitute but takes a bit longer. |
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11-10-2009, 01:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Brisbane, Qld
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I have used water mixed with "Ripper", the detailers at work have it in a 60L drum. Its also good for getting dried bat crap off paint work without damaging it.
Rip off/Ripper.
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11-10-2009, 06:52 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
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Best way is to buy a brand new one.
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11-10-2009, 10:12 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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I dont like painting them because unless you leave a space you cant see the level (I know theres a sensor but I still like to know myself). About $100 last time I brought one.
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12-10-2009, 08:33 AM
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Walking with God
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GK
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12-10-2009, 08:45 AM
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Back to Le Frenchy
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Mine was cheap though, free in fact lol. Mick I still owe you a beer or few!
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12-10-2009, 12:28 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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$300 for alloy, ~$50ish if you paint it then you will be worried about it flaking (so you only save $50). It all depends on mucky it is, some can be real bad, others I am sure you could live with. Unless you putting your cars in show I wouldn't really worry to much unless it looks chronic.
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11-10-2009, 10:03 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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Yeah
i did that. they're cheap and it makes your engine bay look 9823465 times better
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11-10-2009, 10:29 PM
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tufLTD
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Gympie, Qld
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PWR & a couple of others make trick alloy ones. Look very cool but about $300.
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12-10-2009, 08:38 AM
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Rusticating
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Even when it's clean that bubble-box looks ... wrong.
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12-10-2009, 02:57 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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also petrol works a treat so i been told, when u go to do a radiator flush take out the tank, tape up the holes tip some petrol in, shake it wait a couple of minutes and it comes out clean.. just dont leave it to long coz i dont know how the plastic would hold up with petrol thats all
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12-10-2009, 06:52 PM
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Fordless
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I use one of those radiator cleaners before I change coolant & find that does the job.
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13-10-2009, 03:17 AM
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Buy a B-series one ... and get the appropriate new hoses for it (still cheaper than $100)
I had a B-series one with screw-in cap without the ugly overflow hose on it. It's a neater looking unit as well ... and can be had for about $20 from a wrecker.
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13-10-2009, 01:25 PM
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The Monty
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got a pic?
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13-10-2009, 07:20 PM
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unless there's something in my old AU build thread (linked below in my sig).
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13-10-2009, 08:08 PM
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Rusticating
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13-10-2009, 05:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Cleaning expansion tanks?
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