block corrosion....

coolman3030 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 03:14 PM

having the hg's and studs done on my truck, guy said the heads looked good but the pass side block shows corrosion around the water jacket... truck has 98k on it and he said the heads have been off b4 at least once, any1 else had this?? he took pics but havent seen em yet

coolman3030 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 12:29 AM

guesss not dang im in 4 a ride i guess

**PGreenSVT** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 04:02 AM

That's what happens when you don't maintain your coolant and use tap water. When it goes back together do several flushes with VC-9 or Restore Plus and hope the crud doesn't clog up your oil cooler. Then fill it back up with at Cat EC-1 rated ELC coolant.

coolman3030 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 09:49 AM

well its gettin elc when it goes back together, thanks for the input

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