goodwin@ncr-tp.UUCP (Tom Goodwin) (03/22/85)
> > Good idea! But I'd also like to point out that the anti-freeeze also > >lubricates the water pump. You'd be amazed how fast the bearing and/or seal > >deteriorate with plain water. > > How about water with some anti-corrosion product added (eg the Dupont anti-rust > stuff)? If you are not in an area where freezing is a problem but rather high > temps, can you get away with water and anti-rust? I have friends who say, > "I don't want that gunk [anti-freeze] clogging up my radiator." They've never > mentioned lubricating the water pump. A lot of the anti-rust stuff also contains a water-pump lube. However coolant is still a good idea in hot areas, as it raises the boiling point as well as lowering the freezing point.