[urq] [Bulk] Re: Evans Coolant

[urq]

The relocated radiators might be a good idea ... it is quite cramped in
front of the engine on the car.  My idea was to push the grille forward to
get a bit more clearance, like the Sport Q's ... turn the radiator into the
front grille ... 

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

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.