How long's too long
08-29-2004, 01:04 AM
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Car: 84 Firebird Trans Am
Engine: 305 4bbl HO
Transmission: 700-R4, 3.73 rear
How long's too long
just wanted to know how long it is safe u have a dry coolant system, like can the inside rust and cause problems? or doesn't it matter if the block, rad, water pump...r all empty and dry
09-02-2004, 11:53 PM
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Car: 84 Firebird Trans Am
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may seem stupid but i just don't know if it's ok to leave the block empty. i don't think it would matter but i'm having a brain fart on this one
may seem stupid but i just don't know if it's ok to leave the block empty. i don't think it would matter but i'm having a brain fart on this one
09-03-2004, 10:51 AM
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Youll get a small amount of surface rust but its no big deal. Just do a flush with a garden hose to get rid of any loose rust flakes.
09-03-2004, 01:01 PM
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Might I ask why the coolant system is empty? If your concerned, I think you should refill it with 50/50 to keep insides for rushing. That for sure is the safest practice.
09-03-2004, 08:34 PM
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The difference between the rust in an empty vs. filled engine isnt all that great. Its always a good practice to do a quick flush on a system every year because rust forms no matter what you do to prevent it.
09-03-2004, 08:35 PM
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Given a choice between leaving a car parked for an extended period with the coolant full or draining it, I'll drain it every time.
09-03-2004, 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by Apeiron
Given a choice between leaving a car parked for an extended period with the coolant full or draining it, I'll drain it every time.
Given a choice between leaving a car parked for an extended period with the coolant full or draining it, I'll drain it every time.
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