Are you asking about the Triumph V-8 or a conversion V-8? Had two Stags converted to
Rover/Buick V-8s. Easiest thing to keep from overheating was not to use a cross flow radiator. If you use a cross flow, you will end up with a air pocket in the engine. You can get a header tank off a TR-7 or TR-8 and take a tap off the top of the intake manifold. Need to put the tank higher than the engine.
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Water is needed to stop the engine from overheating.
stop an engine
It means your engine is overheating. You should pull over and stop the car immediately if that light comes on. Overheating can ruin an engine quickly.
In order to stop the car from overheating, your going to have to find the underlying cause. If you do not have expertise in this area, you will have to find someone who does. Maybe a friend or a mechanic. I would recommend you do this immediately. Extreme overheating can damage the engine.
Yes, a radiator leak can cause the coolant levels to drop, leading to overheating. The radiator is responsible for cooling the engine, so a leak can disrupt the cooling process and result in the engine overheating.
no , the heater core provides heat to the interior for the passengers
You had better stop and let the engine cool down. Then find out why the oil is overheating.
Not necessarily. It depends on the cause of the overheating. Drilling a hole in the thermostat effectively ruins it and you may as well remove it completely. However doing so will have a detrimental effect on the efficiency and life of the engine. Find out why your engine is overheating.
Stop, pull over, shut off your engine, and call for assistance. You can cause serious damage by overheating your car.
It is overheating or the oil preasure is low. It probably needs a new engine.
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