There is no coolant in the oil.
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: I Erbs [mailto:eyera3@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 9:37 AM
To: Alan Seigrist
Cc: Ron Ray; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rusty Sparkplugs (not my dog's name)
Check the oil for water
I Erbs
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On Sep 26, 2010, at 6:13 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is your coolant level going down?
>
> On 9/26/10, Ron Ray <ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Folks,
>>
>> Last spring, after my 3000 BT7 had sat for a while, it would not
>> start. The
>> problem was that a coating of surface rust had formed on the spark
>> plugs
>> resulting in the inability for the spark to jump across the gap.
>> Upon
>> cleaning the plugs the car started immediately. This happened
>> several
>> months later. I am assuming the cause is humid air and the ease in
>> which
>> this humid air can enter the carburetors and pass through open
>> valves into
>> the cylinders.
>>
>> However, this same problem occurred this past week in less than 24
>> hours
>> after driving the car approximately 60 miles.
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ron
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