Coolant loss

changabang · Post by **changabang** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:10 pm

Hi, just been reading up on the cooling system. Can anyone answer me this?

Last day of holiday we suffered a radiator weld failure and dumped some coolant. Temperature gauge didn't move at all before I realised and stopped. Can I assume my engine isn't trashed? Still seems to work OK.

mikeon4c I am also at an age where it's important to do stuff that makes me feel good! Didn't know there was one, time for a low coolant alarm kit.

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:54 pm

Providing that the engine didn't boil, you should have no problems.

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:44 pm

I would think your o.k. However the engine does have to nearly meltdown before thet crappy guage starts moving. Dave Masons mod should help that.
My coolant loss alarm would have warned you after only a very small amount of coolant was leaked.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:36 pm

changabang - yep, I find it more satisfying to fit a coolant loss kit. I can then follow my hunch that my hoses are in good nick and not worry about replacing them. If my hunch is wrong (quite possible) the coolant loss alarm is my safety net. For me, it has all the excitement of tight-roping walking knowing there's a safety net if I fall.

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:58 pm

Yes same goes for me too whatever mike said, was showing loads of people my new dials at the winsford meet and all asked about the coolant alarm ,peace of mind driving along .