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Old 14-10-2005, 07:59 PM
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Default Best way to clean a S2 header tank

I want it minty clean, ive tried soaking in bleach for 4 hrs, is there anything I can buy?

Or is it a case of getting a brand new one from somewhere

No I havent got a dishwasher

Old 14-10-2005, 08:00 PM
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buy a new one there only 24 pounds
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bleach will weaken the plastic ,

heres a secret try brasso,yes on your plastic tank,honest try it!
Old 14-10-2005, 08:03 PM
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ROTFPMSL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stu your posts AMAZE me!!!!!!!!

BLEACH???????????

Thats going to be nice when you plumb it back in!!!Just ge ta new 1 ya tight coont!!

Pete...
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Alex, thought they were £16???
Old 14-10-2005, 08:04 PM
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@ Pete

Buy a new one Mr Hyde
Old 14-10-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Freddy_mercury_magic
Alex, thought they were £16???

no m8 maybe with my discount
Old 14-10-2005, 09:25 PM
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they went up radders, they was 16 quid if i recall a while ago,,,,,, might be a pattern one i got though

also remember theres 2 types of erst ones
Old 14-10-2005, 09:26 PM
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didnt think the spec-r ones were that cheap



ok, i'll get a new one
Old 14-10-2005, 10:24 PM
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If you had a mint car you wouldnt need too.


For example mine..................




Old 15-10-2005, 12:01 AM
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no way of cleaning it its the inside that goes all nasty get a new one
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Originally Posted by Little Joe
If you had a mint car you wouldnt need too.


For example mine..................




ok ok



















Old 15-10-2005, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Joe
If you had a mint car you wouldnt need too.


For example mine..................




u changed the tailgate then mr.joe?

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just use white paint instead of coolant
Old 15-10-2005, 11:26 PM
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24 That's cheap. Here in denmark they go for £48
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