Oil in coolant

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drsevy
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Oil in coolant

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Have a head gasket leak which I'm going to fix. Have taken the radiator out and have found lots of oil in the coolant and hoses so I assume it's also all through the radiator too.

What's the best way to clean the oil out of the radiator ? I'll get new hoese.
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Dish soap and water.
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