Mail Archive Search: <+subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*Cooling\s+question\s*$/>

Results:

References: [ +subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*Cooling\s+question\s*$/: 15 ]

Total 15 documents matching your query.

1. Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Rick Ehlert" <ricke@idcnet.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:18:29 -0500; Since we were on the subject or radiators, I have a small question to ask: My radiator cools GREAT!! Even through the desert at continued high speed! But here's the funny part: If I fill it when cold; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01100.html (7,188 bytes)
2. RE: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 12:22:07 -0400; I have heard mentioned before, and it makes sense to me, that the radiator should not be 'topped off' and the resultant space is for expansion. I experience the same thing in my A. If I fill it too; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01102.html (7,624 bytes)
3. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 13:20:58 -0400; Ha.. the tank is creating it's own 'air expansion' tank within the system. What pressure cap are you using? % mix ? ...a prime or standard reason for an overflow bottle. If you bury the end of an ove; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01112.html (8,081 bytes)
4. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Rick Ehlert" <ricke@idcnet.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 12:33:59 -0500; I'm using a new 4 pound cap (like the one on the car when I bought it). The mixture I'm using is 50/50 water-anitfreeze. Your suggestion makes perfect sense! Someone in the past has done something to; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01114.html (7,115 bytes)
5. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:08:07 -0400; Water gets hot, expands, overflows, leaves space when cold !! Regards Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01119.html (7,665 bytes)
6. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: ATWEDITOR@aol.com; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:47:36 EDT; << Other than that, it never gives my any temp. problems...NEVER above 190 degrees. Any idea what the deal is, list? >> Bad temperature probe? Jay Donoghue 72B 72B-GT 66 Mustang; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01126.html (6,994 bytes)
7. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:25:36 -0400; I used a late model midget overflow tank , A 14 lb overflow cap, Distilled water and anti freeze. The pressure on the cap helps in regulating the boiling tempture of the water. Every pound of pressur; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01172.html (8,043 bytes)
8. Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Steve Conley" <swconley@foxinternet.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 20:28:03 -0800; Did anyone see that idiot driving with top-down in 50 degree (F) weather yesterday? Oh yeah, that was me! My question is this, on my '76 B the temp usually runs mid-way between C and N. Recently it h; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01400.html (7,491 bytes)
9. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 22:18:25 -0700; You can check the thermostat by removing it, placing it in a container of water and heating the container - use a thermometer to verify the temperature the thermostat opens. You can also measure the; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01401.html (8,318 bytes)
10. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Michael P. Ohleger" <movlas2@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 00:28:48 -0400; You may also want to check your radiator cap. If the pressure releases prematurely, as in spitting out the overflow, then the cap is weak and should be replaced. Michael Ohleger 67 MGB 70 MGB 61 MGA; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01402.html (8,876 bytes)
11. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: richard <juju34@texoma.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 05:48:11 -0800; sound like the symptom of the " i have never replaced my radiator cap" if you are loosing coolant, do/or have a system pressure check, on your cooling system if the system is holding pressure to spec; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01404.html (8,709 bytes)
12. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: Gonaj@aol.com; Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 06:54:03 EST; The easiest first test to know if the thermostat is opening is to feel the top radiator hose. Water dosent circulate through it until the therm. opens. Check your radiator carefully. Overheating incr; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01405.html (6,883 bytes)
13. Re: Cooling question (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:08:02 +0100; Like MO says, try replacing the radiator cap, my V8 used to vomit a little after stopping till I did that. Normal expansion will blow out any excess while it is heating up. Water loss after switching; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01475.html (8,448 bytes)
14. Cooling Question (score: 1): Author: Neil_Oldfield@nag.national.com.au; Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 11:05:40 +1000; We had a Couple of hot days before Turkey Day, (110 +), now i have a question on the running temp on the B, maybe some of your texan's and the like could answer me, how hot should I be Getting. It wa; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01505.html (6,576 bytes)
15. Re: Cooling Question (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>; Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:41:45 +875200; Thats about the same as my '66. I recommend draining and filling with 3L water 2L antifreeze and a bottle of RedLine Water Wetter, that will probably save you 5-10 degrees. Skye -- 1966 MGB GHN3L-703; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01720.html (7,048 bytes)

Current List: 1 - 15
Page: [1]