What is the radiator pressure relief cap supposed to do?
Dave
pennell@cox.net wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I would be hesitant on using the vinegar. Its concentration is OK
> and it would indeed do a cleaning if run for say an 45 min or so.
> Only problem is that it evolves significant vapors of hydrogen
> acetate. Having the gas build up in the system could cause pressure
> buildup and blow out a hose or possibly a weak spot in the rad core.
>
> But I guess on the other hand one would want to know if you have a
> weak spot in the cooling system huh????
>
> Keith Pennell B.S Chemistry
>
>
>> I've never used vinegar to clean out a radiator, but it should work
>> well on alkaline deposits. There may, however, be some deposits
>> that it wouldn't be so good on. Since regular white vinegar is
>> only 5% acetic acid, I suppose you might want to use it full
>> strength. Bob Frisby, '62 tricarb (original centershift!), Boise,
>> Idaho
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