nick2303

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #1

just done my "P" gasket..

had trouble getting the collant pipes to seal due to the crusty white stuff on the thermostat housing and output from water pump..

whats the best way to clean the crud off?

how do you stop it re-appearing?

what is it? some sort of oxidization of the ally?

thanks...

 

SteNova

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #2

if you can get the part off stick it in the dishwasher

 

discomark10

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #3

its some sort of corrosion, you can clean it off with a brass wire brush/wheel or a bit of perspex

 

nick2303

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #4

i did wire brush the pipes...

but once i put the hoses back on i couldt get em to seal.. had to double up on jubilee clips...

 

discomark10

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #5

did you use a steel brush?

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #6

Wire brush/wire wool then a dab of Vaseline if badly corroded use a water proof sealant better still replace the unit.
That sort of corrosion is nothing new but a sign the coolant antifreeze is under strength one of the reasons for using the stuff all year.

 

Last edited: Oct 19, 2013