Radiator

[nomcice]

Very stupid me flushed my radiator out and used a radiator flush solution (alkaline salts) and left it in overnight because it was getting to dark

looked at it this morning and its leaking, so i guess it ate through the radiator?

cheers

[nomcice]

Also another thing....would it have damaged other stuff like the head gasket?

I didnt actually run the car, just drained the radiator, poured the "radiator flush" in and topped it with with water,

cheers

[beeza]

Oops...

[nomcice]

bump...

[beeza]

Have you got under the car and checked for leaks? Or has the radiator and overflow container been losing fluid?
I wouldn't worry about the gaskets,just check for leaks from time to time.You should do that anyways.

[Mr_will]

well mate you have completely missed the point of a radiator 'flush' if you didnt run the car :)

on the directions, how long does it specify you should leave the solution in for?

you can visually inspect the inside, to an extent, with a flashlight. it should give you at least some indication

[nomcice]

I didnt get up to the "running the car" part because, like i said, it was too dark. Ive got some radiator stop leak, ill try that and let you know how i go.

Cheers