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Orange Coolant

Posted: 24 Jul 2017, 11:00
by Snowmark
Morning All,
I've just replaced my water pump and therefore replaced all the coolant. I used pink G13 and prior to refilling the system was filled with just water to check for leaks etc.
Since refilling I have done about 150 miles and the coolant in the header tank is unbelievably orange - no sign of pink just a beautiful rust colour........
i expected some discolouration from stirring up the bottom of the rad but it is truly filthy.
Should I add this to the 'worry' list?
Any things I should do?
Thanks for any advice
1.9DG Petrol 1986

Re: Orange Coolant

Posted: 27 Jul 2017, 18:22
by California Dreamin
Shame all that hard work..but you know the solution is to drain off and flush, run, flush, run and flush..then refill.

Martin

Re: Orange Coolant

Posted: 27 Jul 2017, 21:18
by Snowmark
Thanks Martin,
Makes sense, will do just that once I'm back from actually using the van for its proper purpose. At least it will mean I get to practice my bleeding skills....
Thanks for the reply
Mark