today i was getting my 85 GSL-SE ready for the new radiator that i got... being as the car is my first engine rebuild i and i stopped for 1 year and am just getting back to it i wanted to completely clear out the cooling system for the new stuff

well when i took off the water pump and saw a white film covering the cooling ports. well its more then just a film it's kinda thick. did I mess up on the rebuild and need to start all over now? or is this just from the car sitting for a year with a full cooling system. here is 2 pix of the "film" please help

 

First thought is did u use any assembly lube?

 

Yes I did. i used mostly regular oil 20-50. worked wonders for holding seals in place. i did use it VERY generously.

 

It may have leaked through then turned Into the gunk in ur picture, unless there's signs of something living making its way into ur.engine

 

Looks like chicken to me!!!!

 

Looking at that stuff made me think the very same thing! LOL!

Back to the grill. I am doing chicken tonight as a matter of fact!

 

Run a Water and Degreaser mix in the cooling system for about 10-15 minutes
Then rinse with fresh water for another 10-15 minutes.
Then replace the fresh water one more time, and run for 10-15 minutes, all should be clear.

Then replace with the appropriate 50/50 distilled water and coolant.

Good Luck!

 

Ok. Well I did a poor mans flush, ran water hose through engine for about 30 min. Then blew with300psi air til it was dry plus another 5 min. I think I'll be alright. Thanks for the help

 

You're cars just makin' bacon, nothing to see here