I wasn't a subscriber when this thread started but here's my 2 cents:
As the timing is advanced it can cause the steadystate operating
temperature to go up...
>From: dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: Coolant Recovery Kits & Expansion Tanks
>Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:37:31 -0600
>
>Paul, well said. However, there is nothing wrong by adding an overlfow
>tank,
>since its so easy to do. Granted, if there is a consistent overflow
>problem,
>there is something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, there may be
>occasions where an overflow may occur while everyting works well. Say,
>after a
>high speed run you have to come to a complete stop. Even if you keep it
>running, it may still try to overflow. Why waste coolant? Also, in the
>winter
>I always put carton boards in front of the radiator to help the engine warm
>up
>faster and run a bit warmer (back in the old days, this may have been
>undesirable, but motor oils are so much better now, so it is actually
>better
>for the engine to run 10-15 degrees warmer than cooler, especially in the
>winter). Then, we may have a warm front, and I may not remember to remove
>the
>board. Why waste the coolant?
>
>D^2
>
>Quoting RandalPark@xxxxxxx:
>
> > Hmmmmmm...I would say that the cars that you are speaking of may have
>had
> > unmaintained cooling systems. Also, in addition to overflowing, those
>cars
> > could also have had low coolant levels due to a minor leak someplace in
>the
> > system. An overflow kit would not help that problem. Aside from that,
>water
> > levels are suppose to be checked regularly.
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