[DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?

[forestg at att.net]

You need to repair the leaking core plug before you fill anything.

-------------- Original message from "ProvaMo.com" <Pantera007 at sbcglobal.net>: -------------- 


> 
> 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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