Got it. I pretty much expected this answer, it isn't rocket science that I'm opening up the system and adding air. :-) On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I would think so, pretty sure. But there's no need to have help if you can > get from back to front with a wrench. The OEM plug on the radiator is > supposed to have a notch in it so allow air and just a little coolant to > escape anyway. You will have plenty of time to close it even if you remove > it, just allow for a little extra coolant to replace what you lose if you > remove that bolt all the way. > > Jim > > On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 8:50 AM Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: >> >> Oops, I meant the reservoir, not the expansion tank. >> >> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> >> wrote: >> > Just found Jim Arnott's bleeding guide in the archives, but have a >> > question. >> > >> > If I'm just replacing the expansion tank, will a full bleed be >> > necessary? >> > >> > Not sure how I can convince the wife to close a bleeder valve for me. >> > ;-) >> > >> > --t |
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