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Old 22-07-2005, 07:39 PM
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How the f***ing hell do you clean the inside of header tank ffs :

Been trying different solvents for two days now and getting nowhere

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Old 22-07-2005, 07:48 PM
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Block off all outlets/inlets & swirl a load of petrol in it - you're never gonna get it mint clear again coz they all discolour over time!!!
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buy a new one
Old 22-07-2005, 08:00 PM
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soak it in bleach
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PETROL

I would buy a new one but ..........















prefer spending money on important stuff

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my mate used brick acid but dont leave it in for ages will melt the metal but worked a treat
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