Re: Over heat protector questions.

["tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxx>]

Adam - Brass fittings are what are normally available, and brass is 
what I have in my car. Just remember to use thread sealant when 
installing the fitting into the thermostat housing. There is no 
challenge between the aluminum engine parts and the brass, especially 
if you use any brand of good antifreeze. If you are actually looking 
at copper fittings, I think that they would be very soft, and easily 
damaged during installation. I can't recall ever seeing copper 
threaded fittings, to be honest with you. We have very inexpensive 
kits prepared with all the parts, if you choose to go with a package 
rather than piecing it together yourself. Contact me, or Darryl 
Tinnerstet at www.delorean-parts.com . I know that most of the 
vendors also have similar kits. It is an excellent system for 
eliminating air pockets in the engine. I have installed this concept 
in my other (non-DeLorean) cars as well.

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Adam Price" <acprice1@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I am trying to make my own overheat protector and I was just 
wondering if copper is okay to use? All I can find are copper 
fittings, so will the copper react with the aluminum or the 
antifreeze in a harmful way? What type of fittings are sold with the 
overheat protector kits?
>