Low Coolant Light Question
Le Mans Master
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From: Santa Maria CA
Air pockets still trapped in the system. '86 didn't have bleeders. You need to pack the radiator. This is done by topping it off with coolant while holding the idle at about 1500-2000 rpm after the thermostat has opened. Put the cap back on before letting the idle back down. Might have to repeat this a few times over the course of a couple of days.
I was not aware that there was a chine along with this light. Mine's never chimed.
I was not aware that there was a chine along with this light. Mine's never chimed.
Le Mans Master
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From: WV
A lot of guys drill a small 1/8" hole in there thermostat to help with getting the air out of the system,this allows the water to equalize on both sides of the stat,you still have to pack the system like 86PACER says, but you don't need to do it more then once.Next time you put in a stat you may want to consider doing this...WW
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Another thing you can do is to raise the front of the car as high as possible and fill using the above procedure.
Adding some extra coolant to the overflow bottle will help too. Make sure the line from the tank to the radiator is in good condition and clamped securely.
My 87 has a chime that will go on after the Low Coolant light has been on for awhile.
Adding some extra coolant to the overflow bottle will help too. Make sure the line from the tank to the radiator is in good condition and clamped securely.
My 87 has a chime that will go on after the Low Coolant light has been on for awhile.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Spring City Tn
Another thing you can do is to raise the front of the car as high as possible and fill using the above procedure.
Adding some extra coolant to the overflow bottle will help too. Make sure the line from the tank to the radiator is in good condition and clamped securely.
My 87 has a chime that will go on after the Low Coolant light has been on for awhile.
Adding some extra coolant to the overflow bottle will help too. Make sure the line from the tank to the radiator is in good condition and clamped securely.
My 87 has a chime that will go on after the Low Coolant light has been on for awhile.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Santa Maria CA
I happen to have a couple of small holes drilled in mine which helps with the process. Parking uphill or raising the front of the car to make the radiator the high point also helps since these early cars didn't come with bleeder valves.
