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Old 07-12-2009, 05:06 PM
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Default How do you clean an expansion tank?
as above,bought one fromebay,and although its says the partswill be cleanedbefore it is shipped,it is dirty? so any of you have any tips? thankx
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Old 07-12-2009, 05:10 PM
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Water, soap powder and some rice.
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Handful of rice, cupful of vinegar and a bit of bleach for good measure. Good fucking shake (wear eye protection) and that should have it sparkly in no time.

Either that or a dishwasher if you have one
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Old 07-12-2009, 05:19 PM
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50/50 bleach and HOT water. Put a metric assload of pebbles in there. Seal well. Shake violently for some time. If you know someone who works in a paint store get that puppy in a paint shaker!
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so I just add vinegar and no water?

well its full of rust, hope it will sort it! thankx
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Personally I got the advise using rice some time ago... I am AMAZED how effective it is together with some heavy duty cleaner or thiner.
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You lot have CLR over there? Try that too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvDD_L7Y_M
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dishwasher!

cleaned my power-steering tank out nice
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Dishwasher is great for cleaning the outside.
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