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Re: Storage with empty cooling system
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/4/2006

Hi Carter,

My first thoughts are water pump seals with no coolant covering them tend to corrode, then leak when the system is filled and the engine started. I think it would be a good idea to fill the system with a good 50% mix of coolant, then let it rest. ... Login to read more.