Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 10:57:12 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Air in the system
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If I may make a suggestion here:  One does not have to "remove" the
bleed screw to get air out of the system.  One just has to loosen the
bleed screw (with engine at 2,000 or 3,000 rpms) till one hears air
coming out from the threads of the bleed screw.  This way, after the
air is expelled, there will just be a trickle of coolant and one can easily
close the bleed screw without making a mess.

Also I have found that if the engine is at normal working temps, there
is no need to rev the engine, the 'normal' pressure in the coolant
system is enough to force air up through the loosened coolant bolt
threads.

I do this every 500 kms after changing the coolant till I no longer get
any air out of the system.  Also remember to bleed the thermostat (if
there is a bleed screw on top of it).  Malcolm


>  Remove the bleed screw from the top of the radiator on the driver's
> side. Run the engine and rev it at 3000 rpm (yes, 3 thousand).

>  Dave Vieira wrote:  Hey  What is a fast working method to get rid of
> air in the > cooling system?  Dave Vieira  Hamilton, Ontario