Flushing an engine

[cajos1968]

My engine has been sitting around for a while. Should I flush the water cooling channels?

If so does someone have a procedure or is it just sticking a garden hose in it? Any need for additives?

 

[MYBAD79]

depends.... if it has been sitting in a dry garage then I would just flush with water to get dirt flushed out... do you have mice that could have crawled in there ?? :lol:

If you're concerned about rust (assuming iron block) then fill it with anti freeze and let it sit for some time, then drain it.... that should take care of it...

 

[mrvette]

depends.... if it has been sitting in a dry garage then I would just flush with water to get dirt flushed out... do you have mice that could have crawled in there ?? :lol:

If you're concerned about rust (assuming iron block) then fill it with anti freeze and let it sit for some time, then drain it.... that should take care of it...

I must be krazy, I imagine the upper hose left off, 5000 rpm and that mouse comes outta there like a cartoon character, :yahoo::goodnight: