OK13B

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today i was getting my 85 GSL-SE ready for the new radiator that i got... being as the car is my first engine rebuild i and i stopped for 1 year and am just getting back to it i wanted to completely clear out the cooling system for the new stuff

well when i took off the water pump and saw a white film covering the cooling ports. well its more then just a film it's kinda thick. did I mess up on the rebuild and need to start all over now? or is this just from the car sitting for a year with a full cooling system. here is 2 pix of the "film" please help

schaft

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First thought is did u use any assembly lube?

OK13B

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Yes I did. i used mostly regular oil 20-50. worked wonders for holding seals in place. i did use it VERY generously.

schaft

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It may have leaked through then turned Into the gunk in ur picture, unless there's signs of something living making its way into ur.engine

rwatson5651

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Looks like chicken to me!!!!

Speeder165

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Looking at that stuff made me think the very same thing! LOL!

Back to the grill. I am doing chicken tonight as a matter of fact!

Directfreak

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Run a Water and Degreaser mix in the cooling system for about 10-15 minutes
Then rinse with fresh water for another 10-15 minutes.
Then replace the fresh water one more time, and run for 10-15 minutes, all should be clear.

Then replace with the appropriate 50/50 distilled water and coolant.

Good Luck!

OK13B

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Ok. Well I did a poor mans flush, ran water hose through engine for about 30 min. Then blew with300psi air til it was dry plus another 5 min. I think I'll be alright. Thanks for the help

karle

You're cars just makin' bacon, nothing to see here