TrueNorthist
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- May 16, 2012
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I am just putting the finishing touches on a major service, but I decided to go a little bit further and attempt to break-up the salt crystals that must have built up in the water-jackets etc over the years the engine was plying the salt-chuck. I am satisfied I have removed a lot of quite frankly enormous chunks and expect the cooling system to perform much better as a result.
However, I am considering simply re-using the thermostat relief valves, springs and grommets (101, 78 & 23 here) which were removed of course, as they are actually still in quite good condition with the grommets softish and only slightly flattened -- plus the springs look very good. I should mention that the thermostat and gasket(s) have indeed been replaced. Anybody else had something come back to bite them on the arse after doing such a thing? It is not a huge $ savings to re-use those valves but I am a bit pushed for time more than anything. I simply forgot to order new ones is all... Would it really matter if those valves leaked a little?
Cheers.
However, I am considering simply re-using the thermostat relief valves, springs and grommets (101, 78 & 23 here) which were removed of course, as they are actually still in quite good condition with the grommets softish and only slightly flattened -- plus the springs look very good. I should mention that the thermostat and gasket(s) have indeed been replaced. Anybody else had something come back to bite them on the arse after doing such a thing? It is not a huge $ savings to re-use those valves but I am a bit pushed for time more than anything. I simply forgot to order new ones is all... Would it really matter if those valves leaked a little?
Cheers.
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