Jamie, On both my '73 GTV and '86 Spider, the coolant overflow tank operated only one direction; coolant went in but did not go out. The coolant was never sucked back into radiator after the coolant cooled down. And the overflow containers had Mix-Max markings which I have found pretty meaningless.
To check the coolant level, remove the radiator cap with the engine cold (resting overnight), and it should be up to the filler neck. If low, fill up and then check after a few rides to see if it has remained constant. Also check your fan belt to make sure it is properly tensioned. And if you really want to lower the engine temp, turn on the heat inside the cabin .... Bruce > From: [email protected] > Subject: [alfa] Min / Max reading on radiator overflow tank > > My 1994 Spider Veloce CE has been running a little hot lately when I drive it. > Of course, it was 104K here yesterday, so that doesn't surprise me! (Yes, my > AC still works!) > > > When I tried to add some coolant - I popped the hood and went to check the > level, but the Min / Max markings are on the top of the tank, not the side. > Can someone tell me a bit more about the level of my overflow tank, and where > my coolant level should be? > > Jamie -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
