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Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 16:13
by CalypsoGreenAtlantic
CalypsoGreenAtlantic wrote:Looked lady night
Translation ? (bet that was a spell check / predictive thing)[/quote]
Absolutely! Predictive text + me in a rush. I meant to say " looked last night".
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 16:15
by CalypsoGreenAtlantic
lloydy wrote:I've seen that in various engines, normally in the bottom of the header tank. It wouldn't put me off the van, but could be used as a haggling point
Yes, I've managed to get the price lowered.
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 16:21
by ghost123uk
CalypsoGreenAtlantic wrote:lloydy wrote:I've seen that in various engines, normally in the bottom of the header tank. It wouldn't put me off the van, but could be used as a haggling point
Yes, I've managed to get the price lowered.
We normally get a rush of folks debating the pro's and cons of vans once an Ebay link is posted, which is why I put that jokey comment about "let the dogs of war loose" I don't really know what top spec Westy's can command so I cannot (and anyway likely would not) comment
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 16:26
by Oldiebut goodie
Looks like sand to me also - it doesn't look like the usual rad sealants either.
E D I T.
I've just opened the photos in an image program and gone in closer - they do look more like organic sealant flakes rather than sand. (had to take time off to look after dog!)
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 17:46
by California Dreamin
Incidentally...minus 15 & minus 20 protection is only the equivalent of 30 & 35% antifreeze mix by strength.....although not a wasserboxer engine the mix still needs to be 40% plus.
Martin
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 18:48
by CalypsoGreenAtlantic
California Dreamin wrote:Incidentally...minus 15 & minus 20 protection is only the equivalent of 30 & 35% antifreeze mix by strength.....although not a wasserboxer engine the mix still needs to be 40% plus.
Martin
Cheers Martin - I will ensure that's sorted out, together with it's overdue coolant drain/flush/replacement. I'm off to look at the Wiki pages now - should keep me busy - there must be lots to read for future reference for me on there on all sorts of topics. I'm going to enjoy all this T25 ownership stuff
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 22:42
by California Dreamin
16 litres in a diesel ..17.5 litres in a wasserboxer...8litres for a strong 50:50 mix although you could go slightly less (40:60 in a Diesel).
Martin
Re: Advice needed re coolant system by complete novice
Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 22:49
by CalypsoGreenAtlantic
I think I'll always go 50/50 just to be on the safe side.