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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: DFW (Hurst), Texas
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THE most critical step is bleeding the air from the system. I've posted the procedure many many times. I'll probably have to amend this because I've only got minute but here's what I do.
1) fill the expansion tank
2) fill the engine through the top hose
3) fill the radiator
4) button up the system but leave the expansion tank open
5) open the bleed valve
5) Start
6) heater on hot
7) rev the engine to 2k for 5 sec
8) add coolant
9) keep repeating 7 and 8 until the engine is hot
10) about now you will need to close the reservoir but leave the bleed screw open
11) rev the engine with bleed screw open and hopefully by now the heater is hot
12) close the bleed screw
13) Drive it but carry some coolant with you
14) drive normally for a few days but each evening do 11 and 12
I'll try to reread all tomorrow
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