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Hey guys, I'm in the process of fully draining my coolant system, and I noticed that there is yellow sandy substance in my radiator. The water looked clean while draining it. I check my oil every week and the colour is normal like always.
I need to see it, I think there are a couple things it could be. Corrosion, a dissolving seal in the coolant system, water-pump bearing, or the prior owner added a chemical to the coolant system that is now breaking down (like a Gumout or a leak stopper).
The picture is no help this time. drain the coolant through paper in a strainer. Once it dries, take a picture of that and let us know if it feels metalic.
The picture is no help this time. drain the coolant through paper in a strainer. Once it dries, take a picture of that and let us know if it feels metalic.
I already drained the coolant from the radiator plug. I still have the coolant in the block. How do i drain it from the block? I just remove the lower hose?
Can't really test it, since i'm doing full engine bay wire tuck. I noticed as well my cylinder #6 has blown spark plug seal. I'm going to scoop up a bit of the substance and mix in a cup of water, and do what Sean suggested.
Silicate drop out, the coolants been in the system for too long and is "spent." Do a search on it, turns into yellow crust over time. Usually kills the water pump if left unchanged for too long.
Last edited by mr. sparco; 12-15-2013 at 07:45 PM.
Hey man did you figure out what the yellow substances were? cause my thermostat gave up and i was changing and did a coolant flush and i also saw the yellow stuffs in the radiator through the cap. you think its anything to be worried about?