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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Simple green in radiator?

Odd story. So I was working on my TII a few weeks ago, and replaced the upper rad hose and some other stuff.
My "helping" friend filled it up with the jug of green stuff in a coolant jug. About two weeks later I realized it was simple green.

I drained the radiator, block, and disconnected all the hoses to drain is throroughly. I then ran water though it with the block plug out. I used REAL coolant and I've kept a sharp eye on the coolant temps, which have been ok (under 90C).

Any possibility I damaged coolant seals?
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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i doubt they have been damaged. but i bet you have really clean coolant passages...

and your friend is a dumbass. smack him.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Simple green only has very dilute levels of weak solvents, so paper gaskets should be fine. It's a water based cleaner afterall.

Your aluminum radiator may have some oxidation inside though. You might find deposits in your coolant for awhile, but it should be fine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Green
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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If it was in a gallon jug looking like coolant, it was probably the concentrated stuff...

In any case, I wouldn't be worried about it unless I'd seen it overheat while it was in the system.

Be happy! You no doubt have the cleanest cooling system in any RX-7 on the face of the earth!!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Ha ha, thanks.
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