[TR] Overheating Question

terryrs at comcast.net terryrs at comcast.net
Sun Apr 28 07:52:40 MDT 2013


Investigating my overheating in the TR3A, I found loss of coolant in the radiator.  I checked the oil in the sump, but no white curdling suggesting water in the oil.  Pulling the valve cover, though, shows lots of water.  

Sounds like a head gasket, but wouldn't the water be in the sump too?

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire


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