White stuff in coolant

[Jag]

To answer all questions

- Bucket was used for water. I washed it before too
- Nobody had an alone time with the bucket
- Not even close to my urine sample
- Did not flush before, it was the same coolant type/brand that I have been using before

@leatal That's what I did. Seem to be running fine and clean.
@Rocket Scientist You just made my day! Knowing there are 2 seals in there means the oil seal is in the right direction. Basically the spring side should be on what you try to contain, that said it's ok as long as it doesn't fall in the engine :O

As far as what that stuff is, I'll probably never know... I put some in a jar and let it settle over night. It is definitely NOT oil. It clumps a little when I scoop it out, I think it could be paper fibers, and it's definitely white.

You could send a sample to BlackStone labs. They will test the oil and antifreeze.
https://m.blackstone-labs.com/

Not cheap but not expensive either. I’ve used them a couple of time. The information they provide on the samples will explain what you have going on.

 

[Mittzy]

You could filter it though a drip coffee filter just to see what it is

 

[RockOn]

Coincidently, "Rook" was my Dad's nickname during his WWII B-17 bomber pilot days.....35 missions. I'd upload picture of his jacket but keep getting, "security error".....?

Okay, maybe this will work.....

 

[Gregger]

Are you saying that the jacket is the cause of the white stuff in the coolant????

Very nice though. Probably worth a small fortune on one of those shows like American Pickers.

 

[ChrisACT]

Is there anyone in your house whom might find a bucket of coolant sexy and want to spend some special 'alone time' with said bucket?

It's OK to love your bike just as long as you don't "love" your bike.

 

[RooK]

Oh my Oh my people! This is getting out of hand! lmao

I tried the coffee filter at first and since the substance is white I didn't see anything, it just clogged up the filter.

Then I Scooped some off the top of the jar with a dark shop towel. It's definitely white.
It doesn't cling to a rag, it's not oily, it's very fine but it clumps from time to time. And will equally dissolve in the jar quite rapidly when disturbed.

I believe it is paper or some other fiber that was in either the new radiator or one of the hoses I changed last year.
I don't want to admit the possibility but since the bike was apart for so long last year, maybe I left a piece of shop towel or scott towel somewhere. :0

@RockOn Nice jacket!