Cleaning Radiator/?s

[Bob Mulry]

Originally Posted by rod

1.new clean engine going in. what can I use to clean the rust out of the radiator? this is a fairly new core, I dont want to take the tanks off and there is no sonic type cleaners close.
2. assume I get the rad. clean, what can I put in the water to keep the rust under control and still be legal at the strip?
3. what can I use to stop the aluminum corrosion [combo of iron/alum]?
4. what kind of bottle water is best [mine is so hard it will stand up!]

any help/ideas?
thanks Rod in AZ

Hi Rod,

I have seen Super CJ's with coolant, green in color (anti-freeze) in the surge tanks....

I have been told it's because of the intercooler, but it sounds like BS to me....

Maybe they have been given special dispensation by the NHRA to do whatever they want......

I know that coolant will protect the cooling system but also screw up the track if it spills......

It could also be the Golden Rule......Whoever has the Gold, makes the rules..

Bob