Don't worry about that. Flush the engine thoroughly and make sure to use
an antifreeze solution with a siuteable anticorrosion agent in the
future (although u didn't want to hear that).
Gernot
> ----------
> From: Brian Kemp[SMTP:bk13@earthlink.net]
> Reply To: Brian Kemp
> Sent: Friday, March 06, 1998 6:33 PM
> To: Triumph list
> Subject: Rust in the cooling system
>
>
> I'm doing engine work on my 72 TR6 and noticed the coolant passages in
> the engine and head are very rusty. While things are apart, I'd like
> to
> remove/neutralize the existing rust and give the engine some extra
> protection in the future. Any recommendations?
>
> Overheating hasn't been a problem, even in LA traffic jams. I've only
> had the car for 18 months, so please no lectures about changing the
> antifreeze - I know that is important and encourage everyone to keep
> up
> on their routine maintenance.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian Kemp
> Los Angeles
> bk13@earthlink.net
>
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