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09-30-2021, 04:58 PM | #1 |
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coolant level concern
I am using a Brassworks radiator so I can't really tell when the tubes are covered, so I fill the radiator to the top of the neck. If I run the engine in the parking lot without going anywhere, even for a half hour, the fluid level does not change.When I take it out for a 8 mile drive I fill it up again and find it has thrown out about 2 quarts.
Does this sound normal or do you think there is a problem? Lee |
09-30-2021, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: coolant level concern
I had the same experience with a “new to me car”and new Brassworks radiator. It dumped water through the overflow until it found it’s level. The level in mine is below the baffle. I made a sight tube out of clear tubing to know exactly where the water level is. It settled at about an inch and half above the tubes.
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09-30-2021, 07:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: coolant level concern
You are over filling the radiator. Let it find its own level. Two quarts does seem excessive but you are probably fine.
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09-30-2021, 11:17 PM | #5 |
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Re: coolant level concern
That's a good way to check it when cold. I usually check mine when it is hot. When hot my level is just above the baffle.
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10-01-2021, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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10-01-2021, 10:11 AM | #7 |
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Re: coolant level concern
Does it loose any more than the 2 qts and more importantly does it run hot/over heat at any time?
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10-01-2021, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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Too full will cause the coolant to be siphoned out through the overflow tube.
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10-01-2021, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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Re: coolant level concern
I built a site tube so now I can keep an eye on the level. Now I can see if it will finally level out at some point.
Thanks for all of those good ideas. Lee |
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Could both of you please post a photo of your sight tube showing where it is and how you installed it? I have the same difficulty telling how much coolant is in the radiator. |
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10-01-2021, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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I ran the tubing between the radiator and the shell. I put an isolation valve in case the tube should leak. It’s been there for about a year with no problems. I open the valve to check the level then close it when I’m finished
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