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Re: 97 Lexus, repeat heater core failure
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/19/2003

Hello Phil,

There are a number of things that could be causing this repeat failure. Electrolysis and abrasive errosion are the most likely. Cavitation is also a possibility. Abrasives would be aluminum oxide which will not be removed by a traditional flush. ... Login to read more.