Whats the best way to flush coolant on my 1.8?
06-21-2008, 06:03 PM
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Whats the best way to flush coolant on my 1.8?
My car has gas leaking into the coolant somewhere and I need to flush it bad. Whats the best way to do this? And where are the bleeder valves?
Thanks!
(1999 b5 a4 aeb 1.8tq)
Thanks!
(1999 b5 a4 aeb 1.8tq)
06-21-2008, 06:28 PM
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The problem (I'm guessing) Is the head gasket. I was going to flush and use Bar's Leak till I can
Till I can fix it.
Took it to the mechanic and he said that it was gas in my coolant. The tank is like a thick goopy yellow right now =\ I just spent 2k on the car so the head gasket will have to wait
Took it to the mechanic and he said that it was gas in my coolant. The tank is like a thick goopy yellow right now =\ I just spent 2k on the car so the head gasket will have to wait
06-21-2008, 06:39 PM
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Agree with Nate, but this link may help...
http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_fluid/audi_coolant_engine_fluid.shtml#audiv6coolantchang e
Haven't done the coolant yet but maybe should. Most folks do it with the TB change.
Haven't done the coolant yet but maybe should. Most folks do it with the TB change.
06-21-2008, 06:49 PM
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I just spent $2300 on the car a month ago. Can't drop more into it for a while
So a temp fix will have to do =(
My mechanic recommended it so I'm gonna give it a shot. It works for aluminum blocks/radiators so it can't really hurt anything
My mechanic recommended it so I'm gonna give it a shot. It works for aluminum blocks/radiators so it can't really hurt anything
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06-21-2008, 08:04 PM
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DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT put bars leak in it if you care about your car
If you do it will clog up the heater core, can plug up the radiator and just make a general mess.
I've done it on one car and will never again.
BTW, I'm a certified mechanic too, here's your second opinion.
-richard
I've done it on one car and will never again.
BTW, I'm a certified mechanic too, here's your second opinion.
-richard
06-21-2008, 08:39 PM
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Just did a visual inspection, I'll get pics tomorrow (More inside...)
I just did a visual inspection and it doesn't appear to be leaking around it or the hoses. It's quite clean. Seems like the oil leak may be above it though and a bit more towards the front of the block.
What else could cause oil in the coolant? could it be something internal in the oil cooler?
What else could cause oil in the coolant? could it be something internal in the oil cooler?