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Oil in radiator

Tiny
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  • 1996 HYUNDAI EXCEL
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I have a 1996 sodc hyundai excel that had oil in the radiator I have had the head removed, welded and hully serviced, new gaskets and a new radiator fitted along with new hoses. To start with the problem seemed to be fixed but about a month aafter the repairs the radiator is foull of oilly sludge again could there be somewhere else the oil is coming from
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 7:40 AM

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Tiny
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Did you get the cooling system sufficiently cleaned out in the first place. It takes a lot to remove all oil residue. I generally have to remove the thermostat and flush the system repeatedly using dish washing liquid and water. It's also possible that they didn't repair the head properly.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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I paid $550 for the head to be done so I would have hoped it was done properly. The oil is getting worse is there any way it could get in to the water through the font timing cover?
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:06 PM
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No, there isn't.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
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How would I check if it is the head as the whole job cost over $1300 and I do not have the money to do again
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:09 PM
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You could try pressure testing the cooling system to see if it holds pressure but that's not completely reliable. It's basically just a process of elimination.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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I will try the dish washing liquid to try and clean it better hopefully this is the only problem otherwise I guess it needs to go back to the shop thanks
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:16 PM
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If this doesnt work any ideas where to start next to eliminate the problem?
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:23 PM
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Back at the shop that did the work and see if they stand behind their work.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 1:24 PM

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