radiator coolant recovery

[VPOINTCUDA]

This is "butt-ugly " but it works if you're in a hurry ! Take an empty antifreeze bottle, cut a 3/8 inch hole in the top insert a hose all the way to the bottom attach the other end of the hose to the nipple on the top of the radiator, then ( this is only temporary , guys and gals ! ) plastic-tie the jug in place somewhere, see the pics!I will keep the antifreeze where it belongs and the air out of your cooling system.

[R/T]

This is "butt-ugly " but it works if you're in a hurry ! Take an empty antifreeze bottle, cut a 3/8 inch hole in the top insert a hose all the way to the bottom attach the other end of the hose to the nipple on the top of the radiator, then ( this is only temporary , guys and gals ! ) plastic-tie the jug in place somewhere, see the pics!I will keep the antifreeze where it belongs and the air out of your cooling system.

Here is a pic of mine . 1 grand worth of radiator and electric fan with a
windshield washer bottle for a puke tank 

[chevyconvert]

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=catch+can&N=4294877892+4294877891+115&Nao=0&Ntk=KeywordSearch#rstop

It seems like these are made to just catch the overflow, but not return it to the radiator.
Am I looking at the wrong type?

[ROMI]

No, these are right but MAN ! that's expensive, I got a 2"x16" that tucks neatly next to the radiator for $35 on (yeah I did it) Ebay. I'll try to find it and post it here.

Like this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-STAINLESS-STEEL-RADIATOR-OVERFLOW-TANK-CHEVY-FORD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33602QQitemZ8060775498QQrdZ1

[Carlwalski]

Heres a few photos of the one I purchased from Year One. 

[ShelbyDogg]

NZ,  Thats's the same one that I have in front of my Battery.  What's that in front of yours?  I can't quite make it out.

Chevyvert, Any type of liquid holder that has it's input line below the liquid will be a coolant recovery bottle.  When the radiator and engine "cool"  A powerful vacuum is created in that space that will suck anything back into that hose. If you see a container that has a bottom feed, it'll work.  If you see a hose on top, it's usually for the overflow.  If you see a container with one hose on top, the hose has to extend down to the bottom and those types either have a hole at the top or another hose to vent and allow air in.

Rob

[rallyechall]

Purchase the correct resevior for your vehicle. Make sure you do not use the lever type cap as they are for systems that do not have a recovery tank. You should have the correct vented radiator cap with the proper rating and it will vent and recover automatically. Be sure to fill the resevior with the correct amount of fluid after installation. Good Luck.

[Carlwalski]

NZ,  Thats's the same one that I have in front of my Battery.  What's that in front of yours?  I can't quite make it out.

That's one of the sirens for my alarm system.
I also have one inside the car, "The Squelcher" real loud high pitched alarm.....

[ShelbyDogg]

NZ, I have an alarm too, but it's hidden underthe battery tray. The alarm should be hard to get to so it's hard to shut it up. My module is hidden in the trunk.

RallyeChall, I use a lever type radiator cap. They ALL have to allow fluid or air back in or else the vacuum will collapse your radiator. 

Rob

[Carlwalski]

NZ, I have an alarm too, but it's hidden underthe battery tray. The alarm should be hard to get to so it's hard to shut it up. My module is hidden in the trunk.

Good point that was considered, we thought about it and seeing as though the hidden inside alarm is just as loud we decided to place the alarm where you see it. This also helps when I need to get the key and switch it off in a hurry. The alarm itself "can't" be turned off. They can cut the wires but the alarm will still sound for a good minute or so....Something to do with a built in "charger", very clever. If the car gets stolen in that minute so would every other alarmed car. Plus, if no decided to help then the public are just as bad as the robbers. 

My module is right under the dash in a built in custom steel case....no one will be getting that. lol
All black wires too....

Thanks for the would be tips mate. Great to see you take good care of your pride and joy too. 

[ShelbyDogg]

Since I play with the electric stuff, My alarm is also hooked up to my power door locks and electric trunk release.  It keeps keys away from my paint. I also put in an inside hood release to keep the hood locked. Power locks are installed with that 2-door kit that you can get for about $20. Well worth the price.

Rob

[Carlwalski]

I also got the inside trunk release, good to have since I keep the fire extinguisher in there and if there was ever a fire (God forbid) the last thing I want to be doing is fumbling my keys. Interior extinguisher is not an option for me. 

  I also have one more device, but I can't tell because I'd have to pro-verbally "kill you". 

[ShelbyDogg]

Yeah I understand.  I have some stuff too that keeps my car from going anywhere, without me in it. When I go to sleep in Motels, like in this Hot Rod Power Tour, 3000 mile Cruise, I know that my car will be there when I get up the next morning.

[Carlwalski]

 

And obviously the best thing to do is make sure you close by at all times and park her in safe places.
When I'm out driving or in town I make sure I park where I can see her and if not, I'll leave the table every 5 minutes or so to check up....small price to pay really when you think what ""could" happen. 


Sorry for the hi-jack. 

[chevyconvert]

No worries.

I was going to use my unused w.shield washer tank, but my overflow line stubs out on the driver side of the radiator cap.
Also, the motor/pump is under the tank. Would you remove or connect to that if you used it?
Gotta admit I just felt around under there with my hand for a sec and didn't look at it closely.

Thanks Romi, those do look nice and the price is right!  Suppose they require drilling into the radiator support?

And Thanks S.D. for the clarification.