Coolant expansion tank
07-14-2007, 09:05 AM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
ORIGINAL: LegallyTorchRED
Powers,
Do U really think FORD added that overflow tank to screw you up ? HELL NO, it's there to HELP you !
You have dozens of mods, and add-ons to do, before you even need to consider that "overflow-coolant" TANK
If you choose to call me an "e-thug", so be it, (been called worse), but to worry about that tank is totally RETARDED, and ohsixgt1217, and ALL of you can kiss my white roumanian *** !!!
I'm just trying to contribute, and help. That's all, maybe my style is abrasive to some, but, you won't FIND a better contributor.
Powers,
Do U really think FORD added that overflow tank to screw you up ? HELL NO, it's there to HELP you !
You have dozens of mods, and add-ons to do, before you even need to consider that "overflow-coolant" TANK
If you choose to call me an "e-thug", so be it, (been called worse), but to worry about that tank is totally RETARDED, and ohsixgt1217, and ALL of you can kiss my white roumanian *** !!!
I'm just trying to contribute, and help. That's all, maybe my style is abrasive to some, but, you won't FIND a better contributor.
We should instigate a new rule, if you couldn’t beat the original poster in a race (or an IQ test in this case) then you should shut the FUG up.
07-14-2007, 09:33 AM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
I have the Canton tank on my 07 N.A. GT/CS. It actually didn't hold all the coolant that I drain out before the install (probally 1 1/2 cups left). I do use the Redline Water Wetter and it does work very well. I switch because I liked the looks and it being metal vs. plastic. Just my opinon.
dly 07 Black GT/CS
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dly 07 Black GT/CS
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07-14-2007, 09:54 AM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
Lol i like that rule.
ORIGINAL: POWERS
Maybe they don’t teach comprehensive thinking in Romania , or common sense, but once again go back to my original post and you may figure out that I was in no way talking about the stock expansion tank being solely cosmetic, I mean its an ugly black and yellowish piece of plastic.
We should instigate a new rule, if you couldn’t beat the original poster in a race (or an IQ test in this case) then you should shut the FUG up.
ORIGINAL: LegallyTorchRED
Powers,
Do U really think FORD added that overflow tank to screw you up ? HELL NO, it's there to HELP you !
You have dozens of mods, and add-ons to do, before you even need to consider that "overflow-coolant" TANK
If you choose to call me an "e-thug", so be it, (been called worse), but to worry about that tank is totally RETARDED, and ohsixgt1217, and ALL of you can kiss my white roumanian *** !!!
I'm just trying to contribute, and help. That's all, maybe my style is abrasive to some, but, you won't FIND a better contributor.
Powers,
Do U really think FORD added that overflow tank to screw you up ? HELL NO, it's there to HELP you !
You have dozens of mods, and add-ons to do, before you even need to consider that "overflow-coolant" TANK
If you choose to call me an "e-thug", so be it, (been called worse), but to worry about that tank is totally RETARDED, and ohsixgt1217, and ALL of you can kiss my white roumanian *** !!!
I'm just trying to contribute, and help. That's all, maybe my style is abrasive to some, but, you won't FIND a better contributor.
We should instigate a new rule, if you couldn’t beat the original poster in a race (or an IQ test in this case) then you should shut the FUG up.
07-14-2007, 10:03 AM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
Wow, a little heated up in here! There afew of things that you could do to cool down your motor. Some of them have already been posted: Water wetter is a great solution, it chemically changes the way that your coolant adheres (surface tension) to the interior of the the engine and radiator, thus the coolant cantransfer the heat more efficiently. And if you are not too terribly concerned with your MPG you could change the engine thermostat to a 180 deg or even a 170 deg. Change your electric fan temp setting with your tuner. The most expensive upgrade would be to replace your radiator with a heavy duty racingtype. And no, the Canton reserve tank is just a cosmetic upgrade, it will not make your car run cooler. The reserve tank is just that, it only stores the coolant that expands from your engine when it heats up. Hope this helps. Thats my .02 cents.
07-14-2007, 12:50 PM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
ORIGINAL: jerjan
Wow, a little heated up in here! There afew of things that you could do to cool down your motor. Some of them have already been posted: Water wetter is a great solution, it chemically changes the way that your coolant adheres (surface tension) to the interior of the the engine and radiator, thus the coolant cantransfer the heat more efficiently. And if you are not too terribly concerned with your MPG you could change the engine thermostat to a 180 deg or even a 170 deg. Change your electric fan temp setting with your tuner. The most expensive upgrade would be to replace your radiator with a heavy duty racingtype. And no, the Canton reserve tank is just a cosmetic upgrade, it will not make your car run cooler. The reserve tank is just that, it only stores the coolant that expands from your engine when it heats up. Hope this helps. Thats my .02 cents.
Wow, a little heated up in here! There afew of things that you could do to cool down your motor. Some of them have already been posted: Water wetter is a great solution, it chemically changes the way that your coolant adheres (surface tension) to the interior of the the engine and radiator, thus the coolant cantransfer the heat more efficiently. And if you are not too terribly concerned with your MPG you could change the engine thermostat to a 180 deg or even a 170 deg. Change your electric fan temp setting with your tuner. The most expensive upgrade would be to replace your radiator with a heavy duty racingtype. And no, the Canton reserve tank is just a cosmetic upgrade, it will not make your car run cooler. The reserve tank is just that, it only stores the coolant that expands from your engine when it heats up. Hope this helps. Thats my .02 cents.
07-14-2007, 12:51 PM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
ORIGINAL: BuddaBing
tank is stock, cover is not.
tank is stock, cover is not.
07-14-2007, 02:11 PM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
ORIGINAL: LegallyTorchRED
When your coolant gets hot, it expands, and expells,................. to the holding tank.
FORD didn't think to add a "holding tank" for "****s and giggles", there is a GENUINE REASON, for it being there, and nota"cosmetic" add on, as you describe, or think.
If you feel it is useless, take it out, snip the hose, and let it run out on the ground. You'll be good to go.
When your coolant gets hot, it expands, and expells,................. to the holding tank.
FORD didn't think to add a "holding tank" for "****s and giggles", there is a GENUINE REASON, for it being there, and nota"cosmetic" add on, as you describe, or think.
If you feel it is useless, take it out, snip the hose, and let it run out on the ground. You'll be good to go.
07-15-2007, 09:30 AM
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RE: Coolant expansion tank
I put some of this stuff in my GT and my PU. Liked what it had to say. Anybody else heard of and used? Any feeling about what if did or did not do f or you?
"Greased Lightning Cooling System Treatment is the only Cooling System Treatment with PTFE to lower operating temperatures. Additionally, it has a rust and scale inhibitor, a stop leak and a water-based lubricant to protect thermostats and water pumps in an easy-to-use "All in One" treatment."
Funny part of the story, to me, was I figured I need to get a little water out of the system before adding, I wanted to make sure that it all went into the cooling system. So I got the top end covers off to see for the "fill" thinking the reservoir was simply a reservoir as was my experience. Figured out the "reservoir" is actually part of the whole flow of cooling system. Guess I'm a little slow, but then I've been around too long and keep my cars for too long. My last car left me at 29 years and 267k miles and didn't even have a reservoir
"Greased Lightning Cooling System Treatment is the only Cooling System Treatment with PTFE to lower operating temperatures. Additionally, it has a rust and scale inhibitor, a stop leak and a water-based lubricant to protect thermostats and water pumps in an easy-to-use "All in One" treatment."
Funny part of the story, to me, was I figured I need to get a little water out of the system before adding, I wanted to make sure that it all went into the cooling system. So I got the top end covers off to see for the "fill" thinking the reservoir was simply a reservoir as was my experience. Figured out the "reservoir" is actually part of the whole flow of cooling system. Guess I'm a little slow, but then I've been around too long and keep my cars for too long. My last car left me at 29 years and 267k miles and didn't even have a reservoir
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