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Run a Yb briefly with no coolant

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Old 03-06-2016, 07:23 PM
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Default Run a Yb briefly with no coolant
As the title really.
Changing the timing belt and want to know if you can run one briefly before putting it all back together.
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:25 PM
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I think so but not for very long at all. Basically you have the tolerance of the metal.
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:52 PM
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I did as dident realise all my coolant was goneonly for about 5 mins but all was ok
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Old 03-06-2016, 09:42 PM
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yeah a short while be ok too long can make the waterpump leak through the bearing when refilled though if its old
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Will be fine for a very short period of time
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As said, for just a short period of time it wil be ok. Did this to.
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