Heat Exchnagers
 

Can anyone tell me what I need to do to maintain my heat exchangers? I know
they are in need of some maintenance and I would like to find some
instructions on how to clean them and with what, and replace the zincs.



Thanks



Houston

Heat Exchnagers
 

"Houston" wrote in message
...
Can anyone tell me what I need to do to maintain my heat exchangers? I
know
they are in need of some maintenance and I would like to find some
instructions on how to clean them and with what, and replace the zincs.

Generally:

- replace the zincs annually or sooner if they are disappearing at a rapid
rate. Don't use telfon tape on the threads because that will electrically
insulate the zinc from the body of the exchanger negating it's use

- replace coolant every 2-3 years, or as dictated by your engine
manufacturer. flush with fresh water at least when doing so, then replace
the coolant.

- might consider de-scaling the radiator every 5 or so years but don't do
this if the temperature gauge is maintaining the same operating temp of the
engine.


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