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Niffty



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Oil in header tank

Hi all.
Has anyone figured the best way to get the oily sludge out of the header tank.
I done the oil cooler 3 weeks ago and since draining, flushing and re filling the coolant, a load of black sludge has come to the top.
Has anyone managed to clear the oil from the system.
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WelshWayne21



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Hi Niffty don't laugh but I use cloths automatic washing powder (daz lemon fresh) smells nice in the car after.

drain the water out of the system, re fill with a good mug full of washing powder, run engine/take for a little drive 20 min might have to do it twice, when clean top up as normal with anti freeze.

see if that works for you

Wayne
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Niffty



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Hi Wayne.
Funny you say that, I was wondering if washing powder or liquid would go round the system ok.
Might give it a go this weekend.
Cheers mate.
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WelshWayne21



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pick a nice smelling powder make the car smell good Very Happy Thumbs Up
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WelshWayne21



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Hi Niffty, did you flush your water system on your freelander, how did you get on.

Wayne
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