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A hose has been leaking coolant directly over and into the alternator, concerned about long term effect?

Tiny
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  • 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP
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Hose has been leaking coolant directly over and into alternator. The alternator still works, but I'm concerned about long term effect of ethylene glycol coating the inside works. Would you recommend I try to clean the alternator? I've thought of pouring lots of hot soapy water through it to rinse out the ethylene glycol, but I'm afraid that might be a really bad idea. What's your advice? Thanks!
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Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 AT 11:25 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, you have the right idea, just wash it out with soapy water and you should be okay, no long-term effect.
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Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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Thanks!
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Thursday, December 28th, 2023 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, December 29th, 2023 AT 10:22 AM

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