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relisys190 05-03-2003 12:30 PM

I installed an 87 engine when i did my engine swap. My old engine had a nipple coming from just under the Radiator cap (thermostat housing) the nipple went from there to the coolant over flow tank (near front bumber)



I no longer have this nipple.. and have been driving the car for about 2 months now.. in hot florida traffic, everyday. Do i NEED this nipple? Someone said i did. WHat happens when you do not have the overflow system installed?



Thanks. Markus

RXciting 05-03-2003 02:11 PM

well if it gets too hot you might bust the water jacket from too much pressure or blow the rad or something i guess



just get a rad cap housing with the nipple

j9fd3s 05-03-2003 08:21 PM

you should have some sort of overflow thing. do you have the cap adapter from the old motor?



mike

relisys190 05-03-2003 09:59 PM

Yeah, my old motor is sitting at my mech. shop. I have to get ahold of him.. Just should i be worried about it busting?? I've been driving for 2 months now and it hasnt yet. so there's no reason i should RUSH..



But i just wanted to know if it was a needed item. I'll get one. (my old one)



Thanks. Markus

ROTARYROCKET7 05-04-2003 02:59 AM

do waht i did... go to the local junkyard. walk around and say u want to buy an rx7 engine. find the car and come with necessary tools and take it off. then u got free Nippples hurray https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif


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