waterless anti-freeze

[T5frankie]

Is anyone using this? whats your thoughts? as i am considering using it for the 850r

How many litres of coolant does the system take?

[Nealevo]

Claymore uses it, and we use it at work in extreme testing, supposed to be very good but expensive, I think it's a good idea

[deathrider311271]

Is anyone using this? whats your thoughts? as i am considering using it for the 850r

How many litres of coolant does the system take?

You got a link Frank??

[T5frankie]

You got a link Frank??

http://www.evanscoolant.co.uk/

boiling point of 180 degrees

[T5frankie]

because there is no steam it puts alot less strain on the engine, you can even take the cap off whilst running and it wont boil over

[claymore]

If you want some, let me know, (as I'm sponsored by the Evan's main UK suppliers) but it aint cheap, you will need two gallons of the coolant and two gallons of the pre treatment.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2013-01-06124835.jpg

[t5 pete]

Does look good may consider it when i put the new engine back in

[T5frankie]

If you want some, let me know, (as I'm sponsored by the Evan's main UK suppliers) but it aint cheap, you will need two gallons of the coolant and two gallons of the pre treatment.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2013-01-06124835.jpg

cool, what deal can you get me for al of that?

[claymore]

cool, what deal can you get me for al of that?
I'll ask tomorrow

[T5frankie]

I'll ask tomorrow

cheers mate, i supposed you lost yours when the head went ?

[claymore]

cheers mate, i supposed you lost yours when the head went ?
I'm not quite daft enough to put £140 worth of coolant in the car after an engine transplant, I was making sure I had no issues before putting the Evans in.

[volvokid]

£140 holly hell!!

[claymore]

£140 holly hell!!
That doesn't include the £80 worth of pre-treatment

[volvokid]

I will stick with standard stuff, I don't think I need that lol

[T5frankie]

That doesn't include the £80 worth of pre-treatment

£61 a bottle on ebay

[Wobbly Dave]

I saw Ed China do the swap of Wheeler Dealers. I think you have to be 100% confident you don't have any leaks - however the lower pressure does appeal.

[kyboy]

saw it on a trade stand at race retro at the weekend!

[stribo]

What's its freezing point?

[LeeT5]

what's its freezing point?

-40*c.

[Wobbly Dave]

I think there are advantages and disadvantages. Water/Coolant is relatively cheap, but water is corrosive and expands more when heated & needs to be changed regularly. The waterless alternative is relatively expensive and bit of a disaster if you should have a leak, but will be kinder to your engine long term. I am swayed towards doing it - once I can be sure I am 100% leak free.

[T5frankie]

I think there are advantages and disadvantages. Water/Coolant is relatively cheap, but water is corrosive and expands more when heated & needs to be changed regularly. The waterless alternative is relatively expensive and bit of a disaster if you should have a leak, but will be kinder to your engine long term. I am swayed towards doing it - once I can be sure I am 100% leak free.

me too mate,

[stribo]

I think there are advantages and disadvantages. Water/Coolant is relatively cheap, but water is corrosive and expands more when heated & needs to be changed regularly. The waterless alternative is relatively expensive and bit of a disaster if you should have a leak, but will be kinder to your engine long term. I am swayed towards doing it - once I can be sure I am 100% leak free.

It's a good call Dave, but you've also got to be sure your thermostat, water pump, radiator, heater matrix, and all associated hoses will be fine as well. I'm not saying you'll overlook this, but someone else reading this thread may think I don't have any leaks, so I'm fine, only to find they need a new rad 6 months down the line.

[volvo850R]

Interesting stuff that i knew nothing about!! Will be investing in some off this soon as it sounds like just what my car needs

[volvo850R]

Can find it a lot cheaper if you google it, also says it lasts a lifetime so works out at pretty good value id say.

[T5frankie]

It's a good call Dave, but you've also got to be sure your thermostat, water pump, radiator, heater matrix, and all associated hoses will be fine as well. I'm not saying you'll overlook this, but someone else reading this thread may think I don't have any leaks, so I'm fine, only to find they need a new rad 6 months down the line.

Its only expensive the first time you do it as you have to purge the system of water and flush it through with the pre treatment stuff

[T5frankie]

Can find it a lot cheaper if you google it, also says it lasts a lifetime so works out at pretty good value id say.

your other components are not going to last a lifetime though lol

[claymore]

your other components are not going to last a lifetime though lol
you can drain it out and use it again in another car.

[T5frankie]

you can drain it out and use it again in another car.
lol have you seen the colour of it when it comes out?