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jorgensensc · 04-08-2013, 01:51 PM

So I'm going to use the radiator from the donor vehicle (08 escalade 6.2) in my 72 burb. There is no cap on the radiator like my old radiator. Do I need to run the overflow unit from the donor vehicle? Does it have a special pressurized cap on it? Can I use any overflow container with a lid, or does it have to withstand great pressure?
Are these new cooling systems not pressurized?
Thanks in advance!!
Shawn
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ghettoluxury · 04-08-2013, 08:54 PM

The overflow tank from a 99-up is needed if using the donor radiator.

jorgensensc · 04-08-2013, 08:57 PM

Ok. Thank you for the reply!
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themb2g · 04-09-2013, 10:36 PM

Reccomendations on an overflow tank to buy?

04-08-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Radiator overflow question. So I'm going to use the radiator from the donor vehicle (08 escalade 6.2) in my 72 burb. There is no cap on the radiator like my old radiator. Do I need to run the overflow unit from the donor vehicle? Does it have a special pressurized cap on it? Can I use any overflow container with a lid, or does it have to withstand great pressure? Are these new cooling systems not pressurized? Thanks in advance!! Shawn Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-08-2013, 08:54 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Radiator overflow question. The overflow tank from a 99-up is needed if using the donor radiator. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

04-08-2013, 08:57 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Radiator overflow question. Ok. Thank you for the reply! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-09-2013, 10:36 PM	#4
themb2g Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 411	Re: Radiator overflow question. Reccomendations on an overflow tank to buy? __________________ Check out my build: 1972 LQ4 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5427693

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