On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 9:43 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> If I run it at idle while > bleeding I cannot leave the cap off the pressure tank without the coolant > building up and over flowing. According to things I've seen Dennis say it > could be leaking exhaust into the cooling system. > > > Jeff, Congratz on the engine R&R. What you describe as building up and over flowing with the cap off at idle is normal. Keep the engine revs up at 2000-2500 while bleeding and replace the cap and hose before you drop back to idle. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN |
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