Hi there my coolant reservoir is empty but my radiator is full. I had the heater valve replaced and the leak stopped from going into my passenger side but my reservoir is never full. Could it be the heating matrix or core?
Alan
empty coolant reservoir
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kmead
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- Your car is a: 1969 850 SC 1970 124 SC 85 X19
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Re: empty coolant reservoir
It sounds like it is sucking in more coolant out of the bottle as air pockets get worked out of the system. Keep the reservoir at the half full (cold) mark. After a few more heat cycles it will probably need no more added.
If you are still suffering a leak, do you smell a sweet smell or have an oily film building up on the windshield? Given the relative simplicity of the heating system there aren't many places for the coolant to hide. Especially if you don't have carpets and pads to hide it.
If you are still suffering a leak, do you smell a sweet smell or have an oily film building up on the windshield? Given the relative simplicity of the heating system there aren't many places for the coolant to hide. Especially if you don't have carpets and pads to hide it.
Karl
1969 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe
1970 Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
1985 Bertone X1/9
1969 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe
1970 Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
1985 Bertone X1/9
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mbouse
Re: empty coolant reservoir
i am not the author, but this is a great article for all Spider owners to memorize:
http://webpages.charter.net/mbouse/Blee ... System.pdf
http://webpages.charter.net/mbouse/Blee ... System.pdf