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Saffire
03-01-2005, 05:22 PM
Took out my WCing, and my tubing is all stained blue from the UV dye. Is it still ok to use?

Also, my Dtek WW is a bit corroded on the inside, should I replace it? If so, what with?
MaxxxRacer
03-01-2005, 05:29 PM
the WW uses an aluminum top. this causes galvanic corrosion. I would suggest getting a replacement top for it. There is an acrylic top which wont corrode but will eventually crack. but having the aluminum top is not really an option

the tubing is fine to use.

get zerex racing coolant at your local pepboys. it will help stop corrosion in your loop and will keep algae and other nasties out.
Saffire
03-01-2005, 08:30 PM
Awesome, didn't want to rebuy the stuff -- Tygon sure is expensive, but nice stuff.

Mine is pretty old -- it is one of the poly topped ones, or at least its supposed to be. But the inside of the top is chipping away, and some parts of the copper are black, which I assume I can clean off somehow.
specialblend218
03-01-2005, 10:51 PM
Awesome, didn't want to rebuy the stuff -- Tygon sure is expensive, but nice stuff.

Mine is pretty old -- it is one of the poly topped ones, or at least its supposed to be. But the inside of the top is chipping away, and some parts of the copper are black, which I assume I can clean off somehow.


Clean it off with Ketchup.