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Coolant Overflow Nipple

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Old 05-03-2003, 12:30 PM
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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?



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Old 05-03-2003, 02:11 PM
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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
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Old 05-03-2003, 08:21 PM
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you should have some sort of overflow thing. do you have the cap adapter from the old motor?



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Old 05-03-2003, 09:59 PM
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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)



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Old 05-04-2003, 02:59 AM
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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
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