No problems just tried something that gave me good results

olds307owner · 05-14-2007, 07:55 PM

Okay guys, I dont want you to laugh but I tried something that I had never done before. Before when I would cruise I would reach temperatures of 195 to 200 using a 180 thermostat. At high speeds the same thing would happen. This weekend I sprayed water with a water hose through the radiator. A bunch of dirt and insects started coming out of it. I did this until the water came out clear. Yesterday I went cruising again and the temperature stayed at 180. Havent tried it at high speeds yet, but Ill post result later.

ztim · 05-15-2007, 01:18 AM

Good idea! I'll try it too. Good work.

Oldsguy · 05-15-2007, 04:58 AM

look at shaks442 clone pics of his engine/car under the Cutlass section. On the heater supply hose coming off the water pump you will see a fixture that allows you to flush the complete engine. If you haven't put a coolant additive in your water I suggest you put one of those in and flush the engine. You can buy them almost anywhere. Good preventive maintenance item.

olds307owner · 05-16-2007, 11:54 AM

I actually already added a coolant additive. Didnt drain the whole engine though just the radiator. Orange water came out. The additive I added supposedly restored antirust agents in the cooling system. Which additive do you recommend?

Oldsguy · 05-16-2007, 12:47 PM

I can't as I just buy whatever catches my attention. Some guys buy "water wetter" and swear by it, others simply use a good "anti-freeze" (which I am sure you know is really a mis-nomer).

olds307owner · 05-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try it ASAP

05-14-2007, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
olds307owner Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roma, TX Posts: 23	No problems just tried something that gave me good results Okay guys, I dont want you to laugh but I tried something that I had never done before. Before when I would cruise I would reach temperatures of 195 to 200 using a 180 thermostat. At high speeds the same thing would happen. This weekend I sprayed water with a water hose through the radiator. A bunch of dirt and insects started coming out of it. I did this until the water came out clear. Yesterday I went cruising again and the temperature stayed at 180. Havent tried it at high speeds yet, but Ill post result later.

05-15-2007, 04:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,167	look at shaks442 clone pics of his engine/car under the Cutlass section. On the heater supply hose coming off the water pump you will see a fixture that allows you to flush the complete engine. If you haven't put a coolant additive in your water I suggest you put one of those in and flush the engine. You can buy them almost anywhere. Good preventive maintenance item. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

05-16-2007, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,167	I can't as I just buy whatever catches my attention. Some guys buy "water wetter" and swear by it, others simply use a good "anti-freeze" (which I am sure you know is really a mis-nomer). __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

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05-15-2007, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 241	Good idea! I'll try it too. Good work.

05-16-2007, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
olds307owner Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roma, TX Posts: 23	I actually already added a coolant additive. Didnt drain the whole engine though just the radiator. Orange water came out. The additive I added supposedly restored antirust agents in the cooling system. Which additive do you recommend?

05-17-2007, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
olds307owner Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roma, TX Posts: 23	Thanks for the suggestion, I will try it ASAP