Valve Cover Problem
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4punksdad,
I dont know a buddy of mine also suggested diesel antifreeze.I guess it is the water in the antifreeze that causes the problem its a chemical reaction.I used spectro premix and even that severly corroded mine.The Evans is supposedly waterless and even says that it will not react with magnesium.
Someone a couple months ago talked about making a anode to help with this problem.The big brass plug in the bottom of radiator would be a good spot to place a anode.Maybe zinc?This would force the corrosion to occur on anode instead of our motors.Just like the anode in a water heater.
If you find another coolant that specifies for magnesium let us know.Thanks
I dont know a buddy of mine also suggested diesel antifreeze.I guess it is the water in the antifreeze that causes the problem its a chemical reaction.I used spectro premix and even that severly corroded mine.The Evans is supposedly waterless and even says that it will not react with magnesium.
Someone a couple months ago talked about making a anode to help with this problem.The big brass plug in the bottom of radiator would be a good spot to place a anode.Maybe zinc?This would force the corrosion to occur on anode instead of our motors.Just like the anode in a water heater.
If you find another coolant that specifies for magnesium let us know.Thanks
I think the problem with an anode is that most of them are magnesium just like our valve covers. The corrosion problem is caused by a sort of electrolysis and magnesium is the most reactive metal in the system. That's why they use magnesium for anodes, it's more reactive than aluminum or iron. Not sure if there is anything more reactive we could use for an anode.
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Evans NPG+ coolant
Just ordered a gallon of NPG+ from Ken's Kustom Chassis in PA. They have it on sale for $20 gallon if anyone needs some.
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