In a message dated 8/21/01 10:31:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net writes:
> > In the summer you can run straight water. Water cools better
> > than antifreeze.
>
> If you do, be prepared for rust and corrosion in your engine, thermostat
> housing,
>
> heater base, water pump, etc. Best to at least put in some rust inhibitor.
> That
>
> helps slow down these problems.
>
> Running engine timing retarded raises temperature, advanced too much just
> tends
>
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Thanks Paul. I shoulda added to add Water Wetter to plain water, or put in a
bit of detergent. That will add the protection needed over the summer months.
I wasn't sure about the timing. Thanks for the correction. (Geez! That's
the first time I was ever wrong!) :-)
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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