Date:         Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:34:26 -0600
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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I had time today to remove all the stuff in the hatch area and check the
main reservoir.  It is 4/5 full and warm after a two mile drive at 60
degrees(South Texas Winter).  No fluid in the expansion tank.  Guess I will
fill the expansion, run it and then bleed and see where I lie.  Thanks for
the advice.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'



On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> the only rubber gasket associated with the overflow bottle by the license
> plate is the black rubber gasket for the cap.
>  I wouldn't even know if Bentley shows it.
>
> sealing of that cap is not critical or seriously needed, unless, due to
> expansion from heating of the coolant the level rises above the bottom of
> the cap opening.
> It's not a pressure cap or anything like that.
> I fill mine................. since waterboxers commonly use a tiny bit of
> coolant out of that bottle..
> like a small cup a month often............I fill to the bottom of the cap
> opening cold.
>
> the level will rise above that warmed up of course.
> If it's hot enough, like 105 F on a summer day ..
> enough coolant will be pushed into the overflow bottle to cause coolant to
> come out the vent on the top of that bottle ...which is no big deal if you
> know that's all it is.
>
> perhaps glue the gasket into the cap if it wants to fall out of place.
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>