Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:51:09 -0600
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Bleeding Cooling System
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I know this has been brought up alot lately, but I wanted to ask if I could
use my ramps and raise the front end to bleed?  I have it parked on my
inclined driveway, but not sure the grade is steep enough.  My niece was
keeping it at 2K rpm last nite, and then I dropped the bleed screw and
couldn't find it.  Found it this morning. When I opened the tank behind
license plate, I got a gusher so recapped it and drove it around a little.
I then added to the tank and proceeded to bleed, but got some foam and then
nothing.  Tank is a little above the max mark now.  My temp gauge is just
about where it always is...just below the LED.  Lots o heat from the front
and rear heater.  Thought I would try it again after a road test tomorrow or
something.
BTW-Ramps are standard(?) height...about 6 inches.
Thanks and Happy Turkey Day.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'