03-02-2023, 10:55 AM
Hi All
I liked Bill’s story too. Reminds me of my student days. I had a friend who was pretty clueless when it came to cars but to get mobile he bought an old Austin Cambridge. Inevitably it was a bad buy and on the first trip boiled over on a dual carriageway in Manchester. A passing police car stopped and helpfully the officer suggested putting an egg in the radiator. To which my friend asked “Should I boil it first?”
Cheers
Howard
PS. Using any compound (even raw egg) is a bit risky unless you know where the leak is. Minor radiator and hose leaks yes, but I wouldn’t try to solve a head gasket this way. Taking the head off is not a huge job and will be a better solution in the long run.
I liked Bill’s story too. Reminds me of my student days. I had a friend who was pretty clueless when it came to cars but to get mobile he bought an old Austin Cambridge. Inevitably it was a bad buy and on the first trip boiled over on a dual carriageway in Manchester. A passing police car stopped and helpfully the officer suggested putting an egg in the radiator. To which my friend asked “Should I boil it first?”
Cheers
Howard
PS. Using any compound (even raw egg) is a bit risky unless you know where the leak is. Minor radiator and hose leaks yes, but I wouldn’t try to solve a head gasket this way. Taking the head off is not a huge job and will be a better solution in the long run.