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Subject:Re: FOLLOW UP MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:39:28 -0700

Glad to hear it worked out so far. I've been running with the two hoses
connected via a 1/2" copper elbow for several years, no problems yet.

On 30 Jul 2003 at 21:09, Chris ALmida <chris@FLATBLACK.NET> wrote:

> Ok! First thanks for the prompt replies.
>
>  Westy is back in the driveway drying out as we speak.  We went back for
> her about two hours after we left her, added the last of the coolant I
> had to the expansion tank and then filled the coolant bottle with water
> and added that weak mix till topped off.  I then started her up and
> topped off some more as needed.  Total took about quarter gallon pure
> and half gallon weak mix.  Ran fine on the way home temp gauge at normal
> and no blinking light.
>
>  I have now removed the pergo wood floor, carpet underlayment and the
> heater core.  Also found lots of interesting trash and some coinage!
> Everything has now been washed with water and its all opened up to dry out.
>
>  So is it better to join the two hoses or cap them? Also should I just
> try and measure the concentration and add water/coolant as neeed or
> flush all over again?  Thanks again for all the help.
>
> chris  almida
>

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