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what's the best way to flush the radiator?

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Old May 5, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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what's the best way to flush the radiator?

well like the heading says what works the best? I'm sure I've got a clog and can't remove it! I've flushed it a couple times, do I just keep doing it? can I remove the radiator, take it apart and clean it?
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Old May 5, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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There are shops that can remove the top and bottom and use brushes to clean the radiator. It's not something I would do myself though. Give a few local places a call and I am sure they can help.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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It might be worthwhile to take the radiator to a radiator shop (yes, they do exist) and have it rodded out.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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what's Rodded out mean? sorry please excuse my ignorance!
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Old May 5, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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WTF they said about 125 to clean it out!! I was told I could get a new one for that much!! (not aftermarket just stock) does anyone else have a suggestion? why is it so hard to get inside there? R special tools needed?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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WTF they said about 125 to clean it out!! I was told I could get a new one for that much!! (not aftermarket just stock) does anyone else have a suggestion? why is it so hard to get inside there? R special tools needed?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Mazdatrix sells a new radiator for $267, so I would figure $230 would buy you a radiator from Napa or Pepboys.

Honestly, I would just get a new radiator. With summer coming, you don't want to take chances with your cooling system.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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well the problem with that is that I'm in school and don't have any money, till I'm done... but then I'll have to pay all my loans, and ..... ect. point being I'm Broke! so I have to find another way.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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Junkyard radiator?
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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checked the Rx's are all cleaned out. except that fender I need for 25 dollars! haha. but I checked yesterday. I'm trying all cheap routes first. I'll try mazda/toyota recycling, they have a **** ton of every year of rx7's but their expensive. but hopefully not 125 expensive.
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