The figures quoted in the owners manual don't incude the heater, it says add
1.6 pints for the heater or somthing like that!
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Miller <millerb@netusa1.net>
To: HMENTZEN@aol.com <HMENTZEN@aol.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>; spitfires <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: 26 November 1998 21:13
Subject: RE: Coolant quantity for a 79 Spit
>My owners manual says 8 pints (US) for my '78
>The Haynes manual says 9.6 pints (US).
>
>(total capacity)
>
>So I would say somewhere in between is close.
>
>Bill Miller
>78 spitfire
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HMENTZEN@aol.com
>Sent: Thursday, November 26, 1998 3:00 PM
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Coolant quantity for a 79 Spit
>
>
>What is the correct amount of antifreeze/ water for my Spit? I've
>drained
>what I could from the radiator and refilled it with water. I plan to
>run the
>car for about 10 miles and then drain it again( after it cools down).
>Any info
>on the capacity of the system would be helpful. What are the opinions
>regarding the Prestone flush kits that you can install on the heater
>hose?
>I've avoided going that route because of the age of the car. I'd hate
>to start
>a leak. TIA
>Hans Mentzen
>79 Spit (It goes all winter)
>
>
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