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Re: Coolant quantity for a 79 Spit

To: HMENTZEN@aol.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Coolant quantity for a 79 Spit
From: Cwn74@aol.com
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 18:24:00 EST
In a message dated 11/26/98 12:03:39 PM Pacific Standard Time,
HMENTZEN@aol.com writes:

> 
>  What is the correct amount of antifreeze/ water  for my Spit? I've drained
>  what I could from the radiator and refilled it with water. I plan to run
the
>  car for about 10 miles and then drain it again( after it cools down). Any 
> info
>  on the capacity of the system would be helpful. What are the opinions
>  regarding the Prestone flush kits that you can install on the heater hose?
>  I've avoided going that route because of the age of the car. I'd hate to 
> start
>  a leak.  TIA
Use the flush, flush again with clean water. 
Remember there's water in the block, so add antifreeze accordingly.
You can drain the block by removing plug on block (threaded plug) under the
exhaust manifold.

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