[DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?

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You typically add coolant to the right/overflow tank.
When the engine cools, and the coolant contracts (sort of) fluid is drawn
back into the system from the overflow (if all is working).

Now that your main tank (left) is low/drained, you need to burp the air 
(if any) out of the system, after you refill both tanks, the right 1/2 way,
the left full.

The short version:
Typically burping is done by jacking up the rear as far as possible (my
driveway is also slanted).  Run the engine until the thermostat opens (which
may cause some coolant to burp out the top of the left tank.  Add coolant
(distilled water ?) as necessary to completely fill it, then cap it and let
the engine cool.  Burping may need to be done more than once..,  Sometime
regular driving (hot cool hot cool) will let the overflow tank burp for you.


If you need more details let me know...Or others will provide details... off
to a meeting.

Chuck



When I returned from Florida (over the winter), I noticed that my Pantera
leaked Anti-Freeze from the drivers side, by the engine.  I have owned this
car now for almost 10 years.  It has new tubes & silicon hoses and this
never happened before.  The car was not started over the winter.

I got out my trusted Red "Owners Manual" to figure out where to fill the new
anti-freeze.  Two tanks ?  The manual is kinda vague as to filling.  Both my
tanks have pressure caps.  The one to the left, has the radiator tube and a
blue silicon hose attached to it.  (looking at the engine from the rear of
the car).  Both tanks are empty.  Which tank do fill first ?  I guess the
other tank (the one on the right side), is the expansion tank ?  Please
HELP.  Myron.
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