[DeTomaso] Fw: Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?

[Will Kooiman]

Sorry.  I was kind of a smart at ss on that one.  It was out of character.

I normally remove one of the lower hoses.  It's more work than draining
through the petcock, but it probably does a better job.  I have the 2 piece
stainless pipes.  It isn't too hard to remove a hose between 2 of the
pieces.

If you do the petcock method, make sure you remove the radiator cap.  The
water comes out much faster.

Will K.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Will Demelo
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:35 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Fw: Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?

My 72 and 74 both had drain petcocks at the bottom of the rads. I just jack 
the car up at the rear and drain at the rad (the lowest point)
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joel Montero" <jmontero at fcmat.org>
To: <forestg at att.net>; "DeTomaso at list.realbig.com" <DeTomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?


> The original question sort of got lost in the process of responses.
> What is the best and most efficient way to drain all of the coolant from
> system in a Pantera?  Does anyone have a best practice??
>
> J
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> On Behalf Of forestg at att.net
> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:41 PM
> To: 'DeTomaso at list.realbig.com'
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?
>
> 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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