[urq] Evans Coolant

[AF]

Thanks Peter. I guess the reason I mentioned the 150C temp that might result
in damage to the engine is that I am fine running higher temps, like 105
plus, as long as I don't get boil over and that's what I think Evans might
address. I just don't want it to drive the temps even higher.....

Andrew Finney
1985 UrQ

On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Peter <audionly at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't think this is the answer............ Yes, you can run higher
> temperatures because of the boiling point of the product; but if your car is
> not actually overheating; it is not going to help with dissapation of the
> heat; it is just going to allow a higher temp without fluid overflow. As for
> the modified expansion cap; you can just remove it or leave it on. The Evans
> product works under 0 pressure. You didn't say; but have you tried
> water-wetter or some type of simalar product to make the present radiator
> more efficient? Or possibly a larger amperage fan motor to drive as much air
> as possible through your radiator? Or possibly a fan operated oil cooler
> from a 93/94 Audi V8?  Or radiclly speaking; how about a modified S-1 set up
> in the trunk of the car? Just my $.02  Peter
>
>   On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM, AF <afinn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>  So over 10 years ago we had this big thread about using Evans Coolant in
>> Audis. Someone did it, and used a modified expansion tank cap to allow
>> proper venting. Has anyone else had any experience with this product in
>> Audis? Is it less efficient as a heat transfer medium and therefore I
>> would be more likely to see higher coolant temps? The reason I ask is that
>> I'm seeing 102-106C in my V8 converted UrQ (front radiator clearance is at
>> a
>> real premium if you install AC). I have been told that head warpage is not
>> likely until you see temps in the 150C range. Would Evans' product allow
>> me
>> to run at up to 110C with no issues, because I'm guessing after a
>> prolonged
>> steep climb in 100 degree ambient temps I might just see this at the head.
>> No, I'm not moving to Alaska to solve this problem ;-)
>>
>> It's also flamable too......right?
>>
>> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Andrew Finney
>> 1985 UrQ 4.2L V8.
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