Thanks everyone, I think I'm finally in the clear on *this* issue! Regards, John '82 Wet Westy > When I filled my system after my motor swap back a few > weeks ago, this is what I did on my 82 diesel. > > 1. filled as much as I could in main coolant tank. > 2. I had a new radiator, so before putting the front > grill back on, I took out one of the temp sensors and > filled the radiator from here. Remember, I have the > rare one year only $400 $%&&^%^% radiator, the other > model may have the temp sensors in a different spot. > 3. After stating motor it sucked up another gallon. > 4. A few days later I got it hot, parked on a small > incline with the front higher, had a friend hold the > trottle and I opened the bleeder valve on top of the > radiator. I let the coolant flow until I got no more > bubbles. > > I am pretty sure this worked because I not longer have > girgeling noises when I turn heat on like I did before > the motor swap. > > My temp guage rides to the right side of the light. |
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