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  1. Gleggy

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    My mate runs it in the Penske Indy car, much to my chagrin. Completely illegal at any circuit, because it is in fact a very light oil, so extremely slippery if it leaks onto the road.

    If you don't do track days, there are benefits but not so much as to outweigh the inconvenience. e.g. having to carry a spare bottle around in case a hose clamp lets go unexpectedly.
     
  6. kerrari

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    Or if it spilled / sprayed onto other engine bits?
     
  7. IanB

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    yes, I suspect there would be a fire risk too. It's definitely hydrocarbon based, so if it hits a red hot exhaust header, you're going to have combustion.
     
  8. skl63

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    I use Evans in an old old rally car and will probably run it in my Boxer at next coolant change. It is quite amazing in that it has such a high boiling point that the cooling system never becomes pressurised. i.e you can remove the radiator cap at full operating temp. I see one of the key advantages being that coolant hoses should last a lot longer and never blow under pressure. Reassuring on long trips on older Ferraris.

    Lack of water in system means no corrosion.

    The much higher boiling point leads to virtual eradication of hot spots and localised boiling in the engine (and associated erosion issues). Also tends to lubricate water pump and T Stat very nicely.

    It is reusable and lasts virtually forever.

    Expensive initially, but fantastic product in my experience.
     
  9. Aircon

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    How do you make sure you get rid of all the old water? Almost impossible, I'd have thought.
     
  10. Aircon

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    oh...here you go.

    Conversions
     
  11. kerrari

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    Have you noticed any difference in your OIL temps running this?
     
  12. moretti

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    Is this really a good idea ?

    Pros and cons anyone ?
     
  13. Gleggy

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    What are the "Benefits" you speak of two dogs?
     
  14. skl63

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    No. No discernible changes in oil or coolant temps.

    I am running with a Davies Craig EWP electric water pump and have removed the thermostat. Engine comes up to temp quickly and the variable flow rate pump maintains a temp set point.
     
  15. Aircon

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    now THAT is interesting!
     
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    Remember the cooling system is effectively not pressurised, therefore risk of a leak is low. High flash point also (Propylene glycol based). Personally, I am far more concerned about a fuel leak fire on any Ferrari.
     
  17. IanB

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    Yes, a seldom discussed issue. Fuel hoses and particularly fuel injection hoses should be changed every 5 years, the cost is minimal and the consequences of even a small leak don't bear thinking about. Modern petrol can rot out the lining of hoses quite quickly and the damage is not apparent from external inspection.
     
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    That would give such incredible peace of mind, IMO.
     
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    Ain't that the truth! Very interesting ideas although my skeptical mind can't help wondering about the combo of Italian electrics with an electric water pump!

    I'm trying to get my head around the physics of this stuff - is it that the low boiling point is because the stuff has a high capacity to absorb heat and is therefore more efficient at 'drawing' heat away from the engine?
     
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    I would be concerned about it actually making all the,what would have been water carrying hoses,failing from the inside.
     
  22. Aircon

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    what?????????
     
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    What??????????
     
  24. moretti

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    the drugs are cheap this week
     
  25. simon klein

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    Well you must have seen rubber hoses that have been affected by oil,on the outside,say from something dripping onto it,over a period of time ,of course.
    This product,if it contains oil,of sorts,would,possibly,do the same,but from inside.
     

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