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Re: Cooling system protection

To: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
Subject: Re: Cooling system protection
From: Bill Dalton <billd13@essex1.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 18:57:00 -0500
Jack W. Drews wrote:
> 
> I run straight water in the cooling system of the TR4, as I understand
> is requried by the various sanctioning bodies.
> 
> I'd like to run some additive in the water to protect against the rusty
> crud buildup, a condition probably exacerbated by the galvanic action of
> an aluminum radiator and an iron block. (Galvanic action was named after
> Luigi Galvani, a late 1700's Italian scientist, by the way...but of
> course you knew that).
> 
> What's the best stuff for corrosion resistance that still accomplishes
> the non-slippery objectives of our dear sanctioning bodies? (now there's
> a leading question...)
> --
> uncle jack the carfrek
> TR4 Rallye Replica vintage racer
Jack,
I ran wter with Red Line water wetter for the first time on the track in
touring this past weekend. The Boss wanted to run right on the
thermostat as hard as I pushed it for all 45 minutes. It also seems to
run at least a needle width lower on the street. It was what about 88
Saturday and about 87 on Sunday. I'm liking it better than antifreeze
for the Boss.
Bill Dalton

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