Re: [doc] Overheating - What to do?

[Thomas Mc Auley <dmc4087@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Would throwing cold water into the engine bay after overheating not possibly cause the block to crack with the sudden release of heat? Like throwing warm water over your windscreen in the winter?
 
I have had my car overheat twice before, and both times we just cut the engine and let it cool down. Luckily no damage was caused. 
 
Thomas

John Chapelhow <chapelhow@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
All.

A simple question I hope. I didn't make the recent BBQ/event (well done 
Phil!) in my DeLorean due to a leak in my coolant system. On the 
morning of the event two small puddles appeared under both my water 
pump and the very middle of the car. Two weekends and a long drive 
later.... nothing, without any alterations by me!

So my question, in the situation where you are driving a DeLorean, and 
suddenly loose lots of coolant, what is the recommended course of 
action? Since the fans only cool the coolant is it best to stop the 
engine. If water is available should you throw water into the engine 
bay? Could/should you use any type of fire extinguisher to cool the 
system...


John Chapelhow
DOC 19/19a : 'Boeing' : #0737






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