[Nobbc] Jag XK radiator level

Ron Engelhardt nobbc at sonic.net
Mon Aug 11 16:33:52 MDT 2008


I fill my radiator until I can see the water in the curve. It will spit 
out any excess anyway, kind of self leveling.

Ron
58 MGA

Charlie Saul wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
> I had been told to fill the radiator to the bottom (curve) of the neck
> which only leaves about a couple of cubic inches to allow for expansion;
> hence the overflowing. What is the proper water level? The radiator
> configuration does not allow one to see the water level easily below the
> neck; but I could use a dip stick if is supposed to be lower. I have
> been scared to run the car with the water level too low.
> 
> Anyone?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Charlie Saul


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