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run car with no rad

Old Jan 7, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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hey i was just wondering, ive had to do some work on my car and removed the rad to have some more working space. is it okay to run the engine for a short period to move it around. like only in and out of the garauge

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btw its 5spd so theres no tranny connection
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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ya its ok, just don't run it for too long
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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and be prepared to clean up coolant what was left in the engine.
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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connect the rad hoses together

the cloased loop will keep the pump wet and your floor dry:*****:
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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^ Clever.... a dry water pump is never good for things...


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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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^^werd. Coolant also lubes the pump, but for short stints you might get away with it.
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