Re: [DML] Loss of coolant

["Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxx>]

Thanks for the advice. The hose blew off because the previous owner 
had jerry-rigged a hose. I'll try to explain where the hose is: hose 
coming out of the engine block curving around the belt on the drivers 
side and attaching again to a pipe towards the bottom of the engine 
compartment. He had spliced two hoses together with a plastic 
fitting and some clamps. I have now ordered a replacement hose from 
Delorean One. Not going to drive it until it arrives. Its probably 
a good idea for me to check the rest of the hoses as well.

What is an otterstat? The fans seem to be coming on. I am thinking 
about ordering Fanzilla. The info on their website make it sound 
like the best thing ever. Does it really do anything?

It there any particular brand of coolant you would recommend? Thanks 
again.

Jeff


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, billsfanmd@xxxx wrote:
> Jeff,
> sounds like you got to it in time. I always try and find out WHAT 
caused the problem. The cooling system to me is one of the most 
important things on this car. I would at the very least check every 
coolant hose (I think there are about 20+ total) and make sure they 
are all clamped and the rubber feels soft. If in doubt just replace 
each rubber hose. It's an afternoon job but it will make sure your 
cooling system is sound. 
> 
> Did the hose blow from heat or did it come off and then you lost 
coolant? Make sure the otterstat is coming on and turning the fans 
on. If you need info on that just ask. When you lean inside the 
engine it is on the left side under the aluminum coolant pipe.
> 
> Mike C
> 2109