Waterless coolant

moooper · Jan 31st, 2015, 16:23

Just wondering if anyone has done a switch to waterless coolant? Any tips or issues anyone had. I'm just about to change a water pump and considering doing this.

arcturus · Jan 31st, 2015, 16:33

Expensive, as well as the coolant you would need the flushing agent

classicswede · Jan 31st, 2015, 18:07

Claymore (850 2xT5 engine build) has used it.

I think it is far more money than it is worth.

volvoid · Jan 31st, 2015, 22:44

I agree with classicswede
One leak, one hose needs replacing, and its £200 straight down the drain

tsetse1986 · Feb 1st, 2015, 10:22

Used Evans when I rebuilt my Amazon so no flushing needed as the system was dry. I had a nightmare bleeding the air out, but that was probably normal for the Amazon. It's been there 2 years now without a hitch. Main reason for using was to get it maintenance free.

volvoid · Feb 1st, 2015, 11:04

well "fly", maintenece-free older car ? I admire your optimism

Clan · Feb 1st, 2015, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by moooper

Just wondering if anyone has done a switch to waterless coolant? Any tips or issues anyone had. I'm just about to change a water pump and considering doing this.

This is mainly for racing engines where every last method for getting rid of the heat has to be exploited ... Just use genuine volvo coolant and it will last for years ( decades ) and do a great job .

moooper · Feb 1st, 2015, 18:28

Cheers for the feedback the main bonus for me is no corrosion as said maintenance is a constant so that rules that out. Over heating isn't really an issue. I don't think the cost is prohibitive really but some might. Driving aircooled cars for years I like the idea of water coolant being less of an issue.

Jan 31st, 2015, 16:23	#1
moooper Junior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 00:58 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bournemouth	Waterless coolant Just wondering if anyone has done a switch to waterless coolant? Any tips or issues anyone had. I'm just about to change a water pump and considering doing this.

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arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 07:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Expensive, as well as the coolant you would need the flushing agent __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Claymore (850 2xT5 engine build) has used it. I think it is far more money than it is worth. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 31st, 2015, 22:44	#4
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	I agree with classicswede One leak, one hose needs replacing, and its £200 straight down the drain __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 1st, 2015, 10:22	#5
tsetse1986 Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 18:47 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	Used Evans when I rebuilt my Amazon so no flushing needed as the system was dry. I had a nightmare bleeding the air out, but that was probably normal for the Amazon. It's been there 2 years now without a hitch. Main reason for using was to get it maintenance free. __________________

Feb 1st, 2015, 11:04	#6
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	well "fly", maintenece-free older car ? I admire your optimism __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 1st, 2015, 18:28	#8
moooper Junior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 00:58 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bournemouth	Cheers for the feedback the main bonus for me is no corrosion as said maintenance is a constant so that rules that out. Over heating isn't really an issue. I don't think the cost is prohibitive really but some might. Driving aircooled cars for years I like the idea of water coolant being less of an issue.

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