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(OT) Car coolant question
On Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:29:49 -0500,
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On Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:20:39 -0600, Vic Smith
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On Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:02:56 -0600,
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I had to remove my car's radiator to get it repaired. That may take
several days to a week, since the repair shop is real busy. I want to
move the car to a differerent place on the property. It will take 5
minutes at most to start it and move it. Is it safe to run an engine
without coolant for a short time like this? It's an 80's car with 6 cyl
engine if that matters. I dont think it can get real hot in that amount
of time, but I thought I'd ask. I'm handy with cars, but no mechanic.
I wouldn't do it. Might have no use for the repaired radiator.
Leave it, or find another way to move it.
I would not run it f minutes. But you can easily make a "short
circuit pipe" to fit between the rad hoses, fill it with coolant, move
it and drain it.
Now that is a great idea.
I probably have a pipe for that too.
Sometimes posting on here is well worth it.
Thanks!
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