[TR] Overheating Question

[Pete Ryner]

If the car sits for a while the oil and water will separate and it won't 
look white.  Check the level of the oil.  If it is higher than normal there 
is water in the sump.
Pete

-----Original Message----- 
From: terryrs at comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:52 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Overheating Question

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

** triumphs at autox.team.net **

Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage: 
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/pryner@verizon.net