Cooling system for 186 red motor

[bob_hawke]

hey i was wondering on some peoples opinion on getting any sort of cooling system in a 65 EH , just so it can be driven around in the city and stop at lights without getting too hot..
what are my options?

[RET]

I'm presuming your car already has a radiator ::)

The standard EH radiator was a pretty reasonable size for 149/179, should be OK with a 186.  If running warm is a problem, make sure the existing cooling system is in good condition - perhaps get it professionally flushed?

An overflow bottle is also a good investment.  My FE runs a 186 with only a stock FC radiator (significantly smaller than EH) and overflow bottle, in Sydney and doesn't suffer overheating problems.

cheers
RET

[gp]

Are you running a 149 or 179 Radiator? The 179 Radiator is significantly bigger than the 149. Of course you should also do all the normal cooling system checks....thermostat/water pump/radiator blockages, etc.
Also, '63 EH's with 179 Auto ran a different diameter water pump pulley to the '64 model. I think the '64 was smaller diameter.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Graham

[bob_hawke]

thanks for the help,
just got the thermostat changed recently, might check if it has leaks or something, probably just paranoid.
thanks again