JoelP
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| posted on 21/8/05 at 02:38 PM |
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no pressure cap
just realised my new cooling system has no pressure cap (realised as i was filling it through the thermostat!). Will this be a problem in the short
term/long term? Ive got a massive fan on it now at least 
If it is a big problem, i assume i can get a pressure valve to go in a pipe, or maybe accelerate my plans for a header tank.
cheers all. I cant actually believe ive got this far in 24 hours!
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JoelP
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| posted on 21/8/05 at 04:19 PM |
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well im off for a spin in 10 mins, so i hope its ok!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 21/8/05 at 06:11 PM |
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The pressure cap should be there to" a" to raise the boiling point of the coolant and "b" to release excess pressure ,k would
recommend a header tank ASAP .
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JoelP
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| posted on 21/8/05 at 06:25 PM |
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it occured to me theres no expansion tank either... might look into it!
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DEAN C.
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| posted on 22/8/05 at 07:49 PM |
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Hi Joel,you dont have to have a header but it does make it easier to fill and keeps a head of water all the time.
How many times did the old escort MK 1 & 2's get below the fins in the rad every time we checked them?(sorry Joel you're not old
enough to remember )
You DO need a pressure cap! Steam tends to melt anything from skin to metal!
Of course a header will have its own pressure cap.
All the best mate, DEAN.
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
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JoelP
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| posted on 22/8/05 at 08:32 PM |
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cheers dean im working on it!
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