best way to get mud out of a radiator?

[jervisad]

Mines clogged up with mud and am having cooling problems whats the best way to clearit out/ best thing to use?

Cheers

[centralnavara]

I just take mine out, steam clean it , repaint and refit it

[andy3542]

Go buy a kids paddling pool/clam shaped kids sand pit. (Like $20 at the warehouse) Leave the radiator soaking for a few days turning/shaking it every so often. Change the water if its really dirty. Then rinse throughly and replace.

[mudlva]

Similar to above
I have used 4 pieces of 4x2 roughly 800 long and a sheet of polythene large enough to fit inside the box and up and over the sides.
You will also need 4 small 20/25 thick blocks as well
Make up box. Lay polythene. Place the small blocks so radiator sits on the blocks on all four corners.
Use hose on gentle flow and start filling the new pool. Keep going till the rad is completely covered. Allow to soak. The longer the better. Go back with the hose and again on gentle pressure start going over the face of the rad blowing the mud through it. You may need to change the water a couple of times. Keep repeating untill clean. Dont use high pressure as it may damage the cooling fins on the tubes.
I found an old s/s shower tray that i now use instead of the timber and polythene. Same principle thou

[jervisad]

Sweet as thanks heaps guys will do that this weekend

[yeti]

sweet as ......maybe do it when the lady of the manor isn't home ......just saying .....

[mudlva]

sweet as ......maybe do it when the lady of the manor isn't home ......just saying .....

Rather you than me there bud

[DaveM]

Depending on how old it is, while it's out, take it to a radiator shop and have it rodded

[Big]

sweet as ......maybe do it when the lady of the manor isn't home ......just saying .....

Rather you than me there bud

Hooolllyyyy Shheeeiiittt.. If my missus caught me doin that I'd have me guts for garters.. Ditto on Mudluva said..

[yeti]

she was sweet .......might of been different if I was in there as well.....

[Old school]

Holly shit, you are a braver man than I. If you ever manage to get your truck into the lounge post a pic of it!

[Crash bandicoot]

sweet as ......maybe do it when the lady of the manor isn't home ......just saying .....

Rather you than me there bud

Hooolllyyyy Shheeeiiittt.. If my missus caught me doin that I'd have me guts for garters.. Ditto on Mudluva said..

wait till she catches ya putting car parts in the dishwasher.

[Suza]

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wait till she catches ya putting car parts in the dishwasher. [/quote]

Must try that when my loving wife isn't home

[Suza]

in the past I have also used a stock trough when the cattle aren't in that paddock

[jervisad]

hahaha yeah i was thinking of using one of concrete fish tanks at my house but bit much slime si i just used the 4x2 and plastic sheeting idea cheers mudlva

[mudlva]

hahaha yeah i was thinking of using one of concrete fish tanks at my house but bit much slime si i just used the 4x2 and plastic sheeting idea cheers mudlva

All good works well and packs away sweet as well

Keep ya eyes open for a old s/s shower tray remove the outlet and silicon a peice of shert metal over the hole. Then place tray on a set of saw stools and now the radiator is at working height, saves the back lots ah

[jervisad]

haha yeah sounds like a good plan should be able to find one of those pretty easy being a plumbing apprentice