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Re: coolent recovery

To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: coolent recovery
From: ATWEDITOR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:24:25 EDT
In a message dated 4/4/00 4:36:52 AM, BobMGT@aol.com writes:

<< What does the coolant recovery container do that a fill line in the 
radiator 
couldn't accomplish? One can avoid leaking coolant on an old car by just not 
filling the radiator to the brim! >>

If my memory is correct, the MGB manual recommends leaving a little air space 
in the top of the radiator.  However, if you're not going to check your level 
almost daily during the hot months you will lose a decent amount of coolant 
and end up with potential overheating.  I have found the container a 
brainless way to make sure that doesn't happen and keep your temperature 
under control. 
 Further, it needs not be pressurized to return to the radiator.  The vacuum 
created in the cooling radiator sucks back in as much coolant as the radiator 
can hold.

Jay Donoghue
72B
72B-GT

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