JC
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 09:58 PM |
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Cooling Question!
Hi all!
I am using a Zetec SE engine. On the fiesta, there are 2 thin pipes and 1 thick pipe that go into the expansion tank. I presume that the thin ones
are breathers - one comes from the cylinder head and one comes from the top of the radiator. On the Fiesta, they went into the top of the expansion
tank via separate connections - presumably because they come from opposite sides of the engine!!!!! The expansion tank that I am using only has 1
inlet for narrow pipes. My question (finally!!) is 'Can I join the 2 narrow pipes with a T piece and route them into the same inlet on the
expansion tank?'.
Thanks!!!!
JC
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 10:05 PM |
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yes, is the easy answer. not sure what the more complicated answer is, but yes.
i guess the reason for two seperate might be in case theres difference in pressure stopping one from clearing properly at the T? or are the pipes 2
different sizes? but it should be fine
[Edited on 22/2/11 by blakep82]
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JC
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 10:08 PM |
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I like easy answers! I'm sure a complicated solution would involve non-return valves or something! Thanks for the quick answer!
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beaver34
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 10:14 PM |
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I run the same engine, and me and a few others struggle with the cooling
I am redoing mine in the next few weeks, om not mid engined though
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JC
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 11:01 PM |
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"struggle"? As in there is not enough cooling or you are like me and have to ask simple questions?
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 01:18 AM |
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wonder if the only reason they have 2 connectors on the tank is because its cheaper (by like 3p or so) to have them moulded into the tank, rather than
a seperate T?
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snapper
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 06:10 AM |
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If a T piece could cause pressure to equalise in the pipes and not in the expanding tank use a Y piece.
B&Q have plant feeder plastic tube connectors of this style in different bores
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 08:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
If a T piece could cause pressure to equalise in the pipes and not in the expanding tank use a Y piece.
B&Q have plant feeder plastic tube connectors of this style in different bores
Shouldn't be any problem connecting them together, but as said a Y piece would be better than a T. Having said that, I have a T piece in my
system (for the same reason) and it's been fine for 3 years.
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beaver34
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 11:35 AM |
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struggle with keeping the thing cool
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 12:28 PM |
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T piece with the middle leg of the tee going to the tank is fine a lot of production cars use just that setup.
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