[DeTomaso] weird oem pressure tank received from rs corse in modena

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Wed Apr 3 23:19:11 EDT 2013


In a message dated 4/3/13 19 15 14, cengles at cox.net writes:


> If you want to go fancy, then buy a ninety degree petcock to make all
> future coolant draining a simple task by fitting rubber hose over the 
> ninety
> degree fitting to prevent messy green puddles. 
> 
>>>Like this:

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=28741
> 
> >             It has been so long that I looked at the radiator cap, that 
> I
> can't recall what pressure they are.  I am sure someone else knows.
> 
>>>Since you bought a (probably very expensive) new (you hope) European 
tank, you will need to fit it with a European-style cap.   A traditional 
US-style cap won't seal properly.   Instead, ask for a cap for a '72 Alfa Romeo 
Spyder.   They are normally square-ish with four ears:

http://automobilia.piteon.nl/ebay/IMG_A8027.JPG

Mike


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