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How much Coolant?

To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: How much Coolant?
From: "Scott Allen" <scottinarl@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 01:33:36 GMT
All,

So I got my water pump back from Joe Curto and have installed it.  I also 
went ahead and restricted the bypass.  All seems to be in order, and there's 
no leaks, (hooray!).

I filled up the system with a 50-50 mixture.  Cranked the engine over, and 
then topped her off, so I know it was at the correct capacity.  Per the 
manual it says to fill it to 1/2" from the overflow tube.

To make a long story short I drove to and from work today and when I got 
home I checked the coolant level and it was about 1/2" above the core.  
After double-checking there's no leaks and there's no cooant getting into 
the engine.  I topped the coolant off again and observed the car as it ran 
and it looks like I'm losing it through the overflow tube.

While I can expect some fluid loss as it heats up and expands I think that 
the amount I'm losing is excessive.  So what gives?  Anyone have an idea on 
this one?

Any help appreciated,

-Scott

'52 TD
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