AmsterDutch
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What would it take to add a sight glass on this?
What would it take to add a sight glass on this?
It's coming from China....I'm going to order it ...curiosity is killing this catThis is all assuming that the Ebay degas bottle properly fits the location of the OEM degas bottle... and is actually the same capacity.
My neighbor is a Union welder ...very good if not the best I've ever seen ...he could complete this work just have to get the right specs for coolant and what not in the right location as you already said- A hole saw
- One of these sized appropriately
NPT Fittings - Aluminum Fittings - Weld-in Fittings - Parts
- Someone who can tig weld
- And a sight glass to fit the bung... rated at 30psi @ 250 degrees or more.
You would also have to fill the tank to the OEM capacity to locate the sight glass to where it will read both cold level and hot level.
I took the plunge and bought the Ebay bottle and I had to bend alittle of the flair where the 10mm bolt goes at the top of the factory bottle to fit and had to self tap the other 10mm it was tight between the brake booster but it's in and I have had 0 issues.
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Just curious why you want an aluminium cap? The plastic MotorCraft Caps should work fine...FWIW I think I'd prefer a plastic cap over a metal one...Thanks for stepping up to the plate and taking a swing ...much appreciated From the pictures it looks like it's right at home on the LS and should have been on the LS from the startNo issues will take a picture when I get home
wanting to find a metal cap for fear of longevity as the aluminum bottle is warmer.
plastic MotorCraft Caps should work fine
Also if my lincoln developes a leak the car will let me know.
Well I check it on the regular in the mornings and I dont have the means to make the glass modifications.
I'm torn between agreeing and disagreeing with these two statements ...yes the sight glass would be a PLUS and greatly produce visual evidence of leaking/microcracks/bubbles/boiling...but I also agree that if you keep a good eye on the levels in the morning and periodically hook up a bluetooth OBDII scanner tool such as Forscan or such on your SmartPhone which shows the engine coolant Temp "Live Streaming" because yes it's a fact the gauge stays dead center from 190-239 but 230 is already stage 1 of overheating. I still find this very exciting and a OVERDUE Option for the common man who doesn't have the resources WHATEVER the case may be ...I for one want to see how this holds up over time...I have so many projects on the table right now I had to put this Aluminium Degas on the back burner for now... but it's beyond AWESOME that Stinkinlincoln has it installed and testing it out for us allNot always. Ask Dutch about that. His only evidence was visually seen bubbling in the degas bottle.
Now if I can find a metal cap I think I'd be more comfortable