So i forgot to drain the water in the radiator
So i forgot to drain the water in the radiator
11-26-2013, 06:12 PM
#1
Now its winter and I just remembered I had used water.
so should i expect a broken engine now?
This post was last modified: 11-26-2013, 06:18 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
11-26-2013, 06:12 PM #1So i forgot to drain the water from the engine that I used in place of antifreeze during the summer.
Now its winter and I just remembered I had used water.
so should i expect a broken engine now?
11-26-2013, 08:35 PM
#2
Bring it up to temp and check for leaks. If not, change it out for the proper coolant. Ed
fordheaded
11-26-2013, 08:35 PM #2Well, the only to find out is run it and see. There weren't that many prolonged freezing days, so you might be alright.
Bring it up to temp and check for leaks. If not, change it out for the proper coolant. Ed
11-26-2013, 10:18 PM
#3
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-26-2013, 10:18 PM #3Yeah drain that shit ASAP. Plug is on the passenger side, can get it through the wheel well. Also the radiator draincock. heh. draincock.
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-27-2013, 09:18 AM
#4
have to wait till it stops raining. And also theres some antifreeze in the car just mostly water.
Purplecomputer
11-27-2013, 09:18 AM #4The battery was dead so I charged it last night and She still runs. I drained all the water from the radiator but Its pouring right now and I cant see the plug on the engine so I will have to jack it up so get a better view.
have to wait till it stops raining. And also theres some antifreeze in the car just mostly water.
11-27-2013, 11:26 AM
#5
(11-27-2013, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer The battery was dead so I charged it last night and She still runs. I drained all the water from the radiator but Its pouring right now and I cant see the plug on the engine so I will have to jack it up so get a better view.
have to wait till it stops raining. And also theres some antifreeze in the car just mostly water.
You should be fine then. Definitely get more straight antifreeze in there and run it for a bit to mix it up real nice. You can buy a float tool to check the mix's freezing temp(may or may not be accurate but gives an idea)
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-27-2013, 11:26 AM #5(11-27-2013, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer The battery was dead so I charged it last night and She still runs. I drained all the water from the radiator but Its pouring right now and I cant see the plug on the engine so I will have to jack it up so get a better view.
have to wait till it stops raining. And also theres some antifreeze in the car just mostly water.
You should be fine then. Definitely get more straight antifreeze in there and run it for a bit to mix it up real nice. You can buy a float tool to check the mix's freezing temp(may or may not be accurate but gives an idea)
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-27-2013, 07:28 PM
#6
(11-26-2013, 10:18 PM)Simpler=Better Yeah drain that shit ASAP. Plug is on the passenger side, can get it through the wheel well. Also the radiator draincock. heh. draincock.
This post was last modified: 11-27-2013, 07:44 PM by Austincarnut.
Austincarnut
11-27-2013, 07:28 PM #6ha, petcock
(11-26-2013, 10:18 PM)Simpler=Better Yeah drain that shit ASAP. Plug is on the passenger side, can get it through the wheel well. Also the radiator draincock. heh. draincock.
11-27-2013, 07:55 PM
#7
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Unless you had a deep freeze, you should be OK. Just because you hit 32F doesn't mean the inside of the block hit 32F. However, as everyone said a few times, drain the water and put some antifreeze in there. When you drained the antifreeze, did you see any oil ? And vice-versa, any coolant in the oil ? If it fired up and no smoking, you probably dodged a bullet -- unless you see a freeze plug sitting underneath of your car.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
11-27-2013, 08:16 PM
#8
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-27-2013, 08:16 PM #8I ran my car pretty much all last winter with probably like 10% antifreeze and I didn't have any problems, but it also only gets down to low 20*s here on the coldest of nights
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
11-27-2013, 11:13 PM
#9
We actually check the antifreeze with a tester each fall in all of our equipment, just to be safe.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Low of 15 here in SE Ohio tonight. I never put regular water in anything, we have too many vehicle to keep track of what is what.
We actually check the antifreeze with a tester each fall in all of our equipment, just to be safe.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
11-28-2013, 10:52 AM
#10
its difficult to see from the top and bottom.
Purplecomputer
11-28-2013, 10:52 AM #10So i tried to remove the drain plug but I cant get to it thanks to the turbo i put in.
its difficult to see from the top and bottom.
11-28-2013, 11:29 AM
#11
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-28-2013, 11:29 AM #11The solution to pollution applies here: dilution.
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-29-2013, 12:56 AM
#13
(11-28-2013, 11:29 AM)Simpler=Better The solution to pollution applies here: dilution.
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
I was thinking about doing that. didnt know if that would work or not. I guess common sense applies here.
(11-28-2013, 02:48 PM)carlitosgy6 its good to know that you still have it
Yeah, the manifolds you modified were great. The exhaust was just a tad bit off but with some force it went right in. the Turbo seems to be in great shape.
This post was last modified: 11-29-2013, 12:56 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
11-29-2013, 12:56 AM #13(11-28-2013, 11:29 AM)Simpler=Better The solution to pollution applies here: dilution.
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
I was thinking about doing that. didnt know if that would work or not. I guess common sense applies here.
(11-28-2013, 02:48 PM)carlitosgy6 its good to know that you still have it
Yeah, the manifolds you modified were great. The exhaust was just a tad bit off but with some force it went right in. the Turbo seems to be in great shape.
12-02-2013, 02:32 PM
#14
(11-29-2013, 12:56 AM)Purplecomputer(11-28-2013, 11:29 AM)Simpler=Better The solution to pollution applies here: dilution.
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
I was thinking about doing that. didnt know if that would work or not. I guess common sense applies here.
pull the lower radiator hose, don't even bother with the pet and drain cocks.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(11-29-2013, 12:56 AM)Purplecomputer(11-28-2013, 11:29 AM)Simpler=Better The solution to pollution applies here: dilution.
Run the engine and remove water/add antifreeze until you're at an OK mix.
I was thinking about doing that. didnt know if that would work or not. I guess common sense applies here.
pull the lower radiator hose, don't even bother with the pet and drain cocks.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
12-06-2013, 04:53 PM
#15
Purplecomputer
12-06-2013, 04:53 PM #15I removed what I could and I found some antifreeze in the garage. I should be good until I finish my classes and I can work some more hours to buy some more stuff.
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