I don't mean to "chastize" anyone. I only point out that there are alternatives. The stock cap does work and of course there can be no leaks. Heck, you can't have any leaks even with a sight glass! Next time the motor is hot, try removing the cap to "just check the level"! Even with the overflow/recovery bottle it is still advisable to remove the cap (only when cold) to make sure the header bottle is full. I do it once a wek when I check the oil and the tires. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@...> wrote: > > Remember to advise that a mod like this requires a recovery style > radiator cap. The stock cap or equivalent won't work. > > And a recovery system of course will not work if it has even the > slightest of leaks. > > Since you chastised me for ease of access (Message #71461 -- not the > *ONLY* reason I converted BTW), can I ask: what is so difficult about > simply opening the expansion tank and peeking inside to ensure that > coolant is visible? > > Bill Robertson > #5939 > > >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@> wrote: > > > > Instead of a sight glass I have an overflow/recovery bottle. I keep > > the header tank full and the hose under the pressure cap goes to the > > bottom of the recovery bottle. Now I can see and add anti-freeze even > > with a hot, running motor! No sight glass under pressure, no chance > > for leaks. > > David Teitelbaum > > vin 10757 > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/