before throwing away any $$$ for a new radiator, apply some good cooling system
flush or have it done by a good radiator shop. It is very common to find heavy
crystalline deposits in the coolant passages in the block and head. It is very
possible that those deposits, not the radiator, is the problem.
Jim
Mikhail White wrote:
> I have a question for you all...actually two. I am new to the list and
> wanted to inquire first of all about the radiator in my 1973 MG Midget. It
> has been a problem since I purchased the vehicle. I am replacing it soon
> but has anyone else found a problem with their british-mobile overheating
> constantly with no signs of leakage and full on it's fluids?? Next question
> is regarding carbs. Someone converted mine from the twins and I was
> wondering what everyone's opinion is about webers/conversion. In better
> words-do you all think I should leave well alone or convert it back to the
> same little beauty it was born as.
>
> Mikhail White
> 1973 MG Midget
|