Question on filling radiator
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Racer
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Question on filling radiator
I'm installing electric water pump soon. I've found directions on how to LS1, but I'd like more detail.
Do you add coolent to the actual radiator, or the overflow tank?
Thanks for the info....
Do you add coolent to the actual radiator, or the overflow tank?
Thanks for the info....
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Run it until the tstat opens and top off to full hot.
cap it and run it for a few minutes.
If you get an air bubble, repeat after full cool down...
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Racer
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I'm sure this sounds dumb, but how do you know if you have an air bubble? Thanks for the response
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Coolant Refill
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Racer
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Hi, you check it again after the cooldown and if it is lower you had a bubble. It's a good Idea to check after a refill a few times in the following days anyway. One trick to help alleviate from getting bubbles is to keep the front of the car slightly elevated as on a small ramp or a couple af boards or even a slanted driveway, as you fill it.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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FiLL Coolant
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