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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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I just checked the coolant/water in my TVS 1900's reservoir and noticed that the liquid was foamy (White foam). Has anyone seen this before and should I be concerned? Any suggestions or ideas? It has been especially hot in Southern Cali lately so I have a feeling it has something to do with the heat. Any help/info/suggestions/ideas would be most appreciated.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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What mixture do you have in there for coolant? It shouldnt do that anyway but just wondering.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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mines a pretty lime green...no foam and it's been 100+ for 3 weeks here.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Currently it's mostly water but I was planning to drain it and add a 50/50 coolant/water/Water Wetter mix. I've had the TVS for well over 3 yrs, always check the reservoir levels, and have never seen this foam.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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Just checked and there's no foam. Water in the reservoir looks perfectly clear. Strange....
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Stock reservoir that comes in the maggie kit?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Yup still got the stock one. Thought about upgrading to a larger one, but not sure if it's really worth it.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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I only asked because I've got a 2 gallon tank and see some foaming on the top of the water line, sort of like what you see in a hot tub, but nothing that alarms me to think there's anything wrong.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Ah k. That's exactly what I saw the other day. Wasn't sure if I should worry, but didn't think it was an issue since the water wasn't filled with oil, gunk, or any other foreign substance.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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Oh and Preston129, how do you like your cam? Any before and after dyno numbers? what are the exact specs, and name/brand of the cam? I've been thinking about getting a cam for a while.
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