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silversurf

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mustard in my bottle
« on: 13 July 2009, 16:18:46 »
could anyone help me just got my car from local auction a couple of wks ago drives well but when i checked my water
bottle it  was full of sludge which looks like mustard. can anyone tell me whats causing it and how best to deal with it. i have already removed bottle and flushed it out but its back!!. please help as ive got  a long trip coming up.
thanks. ;D
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #1 on: 13 July 2009, 16:21:51 »
Are you losing coolant? Check the dipstick for mayo. Could be oil cooler :-/
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #2 on: 13 July 2009, 16:25:13 »
Sounds like the oil cooler has gone to me. I wouldn't use it until it has been replaced.
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #3 on: 13 July 2009, 16:34:24 »
is it a big job to change the oil cooler or is it something that can be achived at home?
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #4 on: 13 July 2009, 16:36:01 »
Easy enough at home if your competent with the spanners, the cooling system can take some time to clear of oil.
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #5 on: 13 July 2009, 16:40:46 »
how cud i kno 4 shore and where will i find it on the engine
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #6 on: 13 July 2009, 16:42:35 »
« Last Edit: 13 July 2009, 16:43:41 by Elite_Pete »
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #7 on: 13 July 2009, 16:51:53 »
thanks for the link that will be very helpful to me.  will keep ye all posted on the pogress. thanks
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Re: mustard in my bottle
« Reply #8 on: 13 July 2009, 16:52:31 »
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thanks for the link that will be very helpful to me.  will keep ye all posted on the pogress. thanks
No problem :y
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