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Re: Clean up the Expantsion Tank 1 Saabers Like This Post! Posted by Gary Stottler [Email] (#1463) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Gary Stottler) on Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:51:08 In Reply to: Clean up the Expantsion Tank, PDH, Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:07:03 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Here's a trick I learned for almost any plastic tank or enclosed space that needs to be cleaned (I've also used it on brake fluid reservoirs and headlight and taillight assemblies). You will need to be able to close off the openings in the container (you're going to fill it with liquid and shake it). You can choose whatever solvent/cleaning fluid you think is appropriate for the gunk you're trying to remove - I have used dish soap and hot water, shop solvent, brake cleaner, etc. Just use the right Personal Protective Equipment if you are using a solvent. Put 1/2 cup or so of dry white rice into the tank and then add your fluid, maybe a cup or so. Then shake it every direction to let the rice impact everywhere inside the reservoir. You might need to do the procedure a couple of times, but it has worked better than anything else I've tried.
Good luck!
_______________________________________ Gary Stottler
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