Update;
What looked like a gasket issue turned out to be a puncture in the radiator. I just didn't see where the coolant was running down. Not sure what happened but at least it's not a mechanical failure or a major issue.
Ive seen a few debates on other motoring forums about Evans Coolant and the general consensus is that using it is 6 of one and half a dozen of the other when all the facts are out in the open.
Personally what most interests me is the anti corrosion thing.
The amount of crud that builds up in water jackets is stunning. The "never having to change it - ever" - is a plus. Anybody who's had to de-crud an old classic car will know.
My R3 should have a coolant change this year - and I will be using EVANS if I decide to keep it. Which depends entirely on other things.
Wish I'd known about this when I still had the E-Type. Might not have sold it then. Cooling was it's weak spot.
Doubt the temperature running benefits will be noticeable on anything new - but ime a fair number of what seem to be "snake-oil" remedies DO WORK on old engines. Old being pre-80's designs.
Update;
What looked like a gasket issue turned out to be a puncture in the radiator. I just didn't see where the coolant was running down. Not sure what happened but at least it's not a mechanical failure or a major issue.
I've ordered the Evan's Prep ($34) and Evan's PowerSport ($68)from Amazon... Am planning to change out the hoses for braided version, flush with the prep and fill with the coolant. Hoping for less corrosion and no need for overflow tank as it won't boil and won't expand. Although they state the engine will run cooler, I doubt it would be noticeable.
Personally what most interests me is the anti corrosion thing.
The amount of crud that builds up in water jackets is stunning. The "never having to change it - ever" - is a plus. Anybody who's had to de-crud an old classic car will know.
My R3 should have a coolant change this year - and I will be using EVANS if I decide to keep it. Which depends entirely on other things.
Wish I'd known about this when I still had the E-Type. Might not have sold it then. Cooling was it's weak spot.
Doubt the temperature running benefits will be noticeable on anything new - but ime a fair number of what seem to be "snake-oil" remedies DO WORK on old engines. Old being pre-80's designs.
YES ,Ive had to get crud out of old engines.Ill be watching to see how it goes.
Old guy who owned the local radiator shop near me ,told me a lot of crud is from owners mixing different types of coolant and from air getting in when coolant leaks out.
I've ordered the Evan's Prep ($34) and Evan's PowerSport ($68)from Amazon... Am planning to change out the hoses for braided version, flush with the prep and fill with the coolant. Hoping for less corrosion and no need for overflow tank as it won't boil and won't expand. Although they state the engine will run cooler, I doubt it would be noticeable.
Hey Zim what exactly is the difference between the green and the red coolant I was told not to change from what came in the bike mine had green coolant and I have been using the Dr Cool made by Nulon
Hey Zim what exactly is the difference between the green and the red coolant I was told not to change from what came in the bike mine had green coolant and I have been using the Dr Cool made by Nulon