PapaSmurf Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 You should add some piss and just use that blend instead of coolant. Should be good for some horsepower if the old saying runs true... sounds legit I think I'll paint flames on it too that always makes things faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Don'f forget to chrome some of the parts. That always makes it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Dodge Monaco's (440) will successfully operate for extended periods with a urine-based coolant package... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az240z Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Curious, how much urine will be needed for one of those??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Curious, how much urine will be needed for one of those??? About half a keg should do it. However due to increasing inaccuracy as inebriation increases, you had best order two kegs and park your car out of sight of the street so you don't cop a public indecency charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) I removed the freeze plugs and found large rust "flowers" after the vinegar so I chisseled and scraped them all out and took it to the machinist to deck the block. He put it in the wash machine which is basically an actuated pressure washer and that got most of the remainder out but I can still stick a finger in and brush out rust. Oh well it will flow now at least I'll just have to change the coolant a few times during break in.Freshly machined parts are so sexyThis is why you always use the proper mixture of coolant I think someone filled it with saltwater and it sat in the yard for 20 years rotting. Sooo much rust. *edit and paint Edited June 7, 2013 by PapaSmurf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Would this vinegar method be suitable to use in a block thats installed? my head is getting resurfaced and Im wanting to avoid taking out the block. The water jackets and passages are a nasty orange color. I've taped off the coolant ports on the deck and ran hot water through and out to the waterpump inlet where it drains out to a bin. My only worry would be not being able to flush all of the vinegar out. Any input? Thanks Edited March 17, 2014 by SDgoods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Commercial Flushing compounds exist with proper passivating agents. Why people insist on home remedies is beyond my comprehension. Vinegar is a weak acid. Nothing more. You could buy pool acid (muriatic acid) and fill the block and passivate it with a caustic soda flush. If the head is off, you're kinda screwed as anything you put in the block to clean it GOOD will eat up the head faster than the block. The vinegar will eat your head just the same... I mean, you're talking a week of soaking...or more. Pfft! Edited March 17, 2014 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ive concluded that it will be VERY difficult to get everything out of the block, whatever it may be. Ive continued to 'flush' it out with water from the large opening on the rear of the block, and pushing out through the water pump inlet hole on the block. At first dirty water actually came out, but at this point, clean water comes out, and the water from the point of entry looks murky. After sitting, the water looks clean, which means its just sinking to the bottom of the block and not getting flushed out. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 tip the stripped block upside down and flush it all out the deck to head passages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Caustic Tank Hot Dip... For all the work youve gone through, you could have pulled the crank and pistons and been done with it by now. And had ARP Rod bolts that won't break and ventilate your vinegar block at #5 when you rev it hard the first time out for a drive... Edited March 24, 2014 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 tip the stripped block upside down and flush it all out the deck to head passages. You missed the point, the block is in the car , hence my problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I think you missed the point---with all this time, you could have removed the block, stripped it, properly caustic dipped it, and reassembled it without ANY reservation about what was inside, outside, or left over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I think you missed the point---with all this time, you could have removed the block, stripped it, properly caustic dipped it, and reassembled it without ANY reservation about what was inside, outside, or left over! Could have, but didnt, dont have the space, tools, or budget. Workin with what I got, and i didnt ask for speculation on what i could have done. Thanks for your help though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Gene Berg would say "If you don't have the money to do it right, where will you get the money to do it over?" it's apparently not primary transportation...why rush and half-do it? If you had the tools to get the head off, getting it out isn't a big next step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Ill be able to afford to do it right along with the battery tray rust etc.. When i graduate in a couple years. I dont have room in my garage or a cherry picker, and the block and rotating assembly work fine for my current goals. Why tear it apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperationZ Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) After working on Z's for 43 years, this is the WORST cooling system I've ever seen. Super calcium buildup! on a very clean series 1 240Z a customer brought in. Check these pics: Edited June 6, 2015 by OperationZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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