DeTomaso Mailing List: August 99, Message #22

In a message dated 8/1/99 8:51:51 PM, veritas@panix.com writes:
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<< I thought I heard something about a single tank cooling system for the 
pantera, rather than the dual tank system that comes stock.
Anybody ever hear about that? >>

The 'stock' system is a single surge tank, with a single overflow tank. Some 
people have changed things around considerably (myself included)  but a surge 
tank is needed to top up & de-aerate the circulating water since the radiator 
is mounted too low to function as an add point, and an overflow tank is 
necessary to retain & return the excess water that expands & exits the 
cooling system, then is drawn back inside upon cool-down. The stock overflow 
(larger) tank could be exchanged for a plastic tank of the type found on many 
GM/Ford vehicles, but it is still necessary for one to be there in some form, 
IMHO. Cheers- J DeRyke.