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This came with my GT. Any idea's what it goes to?
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Re: What does this go to?

I'm just trying to decide if I need to keep it or junk it.
 
Re: What does this go to?

There was a thread in the TR forum -I think- recently about overflow bottle installation and benefits. Whatever you do, don't pitch it. I'm sure you would find someone more than willing to have it for the postage.
 
Re: What does this go to?

Having an overflow catch tank for the radiator is a good idea.

PS - it isn't British, it is after market.
 
Re: What does this go to?

If it was not on the car originally, why would you need to install one.
 
Re: What does this go to?

vping said:
If it was not on the car originally, why would you need to install one.
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One reason is that it's required for racing.
 
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Another is that some cars had overflow pipes with no catch tanks. They just overflow onto the ground. Some people don't feel right about that these days. For good reasons. Sort of like the old draft tubes for crankcase ventilation.
 
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First, a catch bottle helps if you overheat (antifreeze is sucked back into the radiator when it cools). Second, most antifreeze has a sweet smell, but is deadly to pets and wildlife. I understand that it is extremely painful for the animal to be poisoned this way.
 
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