Date:         Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:17:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Milo <ovalwindow@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Milo <ovalwindow@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Coolant Filling Question - Raise the front or
              not?
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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.