Coolant Fill Tricks?
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Burning Brakes
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Coolant Fill Tricks?
Does anyone have any tips/tricks for getting coolant into an engine that has been fully drained? I go the first ~4 litres in no problem, but that's it.
I was wondering if pulling the coolant crossover tube to the top of the rad would let some air out (or something similar)? Does anyone have anything to offer beyond the "rev to 3000 shut it down and repeat" routine that doesn't seem to be doing much?
I was wondering if pulling the coolant crossover tube to the top of the rad would let some air out (or something similar)? Does anyone have anything to offer beyond the "rev to 3000 shut it down and repeat" routine that doesn't seem to be doing much?
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Burning Brakes
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The drain plug above the starter is the lowest point (after the rad petcock) and let me tell you with 100% certainty that nowhere near all of the coolant comes out of the engine with this plug pulled. Highest/lowest point seems to make little difference in this motor.
Since draining everything (10+ litres out of ~12 total) I can only get ~4 litres back in. I won't drive the car with an empty block...
I'll go back at it again tonight and see what happens.
Since draining everything (10+ litres out of ~12 total) I can only get ~4 litres back in. I won't drive the car with an empty block...
I'll go back at it again tonight and see what happens.
Burning Brakes
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This is what I used.
This tool makes it painless and dry, filling any cooling system, this tool and your air compressor its the s--t. It worked perfect for me. When used to remove your coolant it pulls every drop from the entire system. 
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
Last edited by bracketshark; Sep 12, 2011 at 11:52 AM.
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This tool makes it painless and dry, filling any cooling system, this tool and your air compressor its the s--t. It worked perfect for me. When used to remove your coolant it pulls every drop from the entire system.
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
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Does anyone have any tips/tricks for getting coolant into an engine that has been fully drained? I go the first ~4 litres in no problem, but that's it.
I was wondering if pulling the coolant crossover tube to the top of the rad would let some air out (or something similar)? Does anyone have anything to offer beyond the "rev to 3000 shut it down and repeat" routine that doesn't seem to be doing much?
I was wondering if pulling the coolant crossover tube to the top of the rad would let some air out (or something similar)? Does anyone have anything to offer beyond the "rev to 3000 shut it down and repeat" routine that doesn't seem to be doing much?
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Burning Brakes
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I will be getting back to it this evening after work and was just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks they could share in the meantime. I'm pretty sure I'll be OK with or without the internet.
Thanks.
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just crack open the bleeder tubes until the coolant runs...no need to pull them off
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Do you still have the stock t-stat? Since you're draining it completely wouldn't be a bad idea to throw it in some boiling water with a thermometer to make sure it's not getting lazy. My stock t-stat went out at around 75K...
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From: Ottawa Ontario, Canada
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tool
This tool makes it painless and dry, filling any cooling system, this tool and your air compressor its the s--t. It worked perfect for me. When used to remove your coolant it pulls every drop from the entire system.
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
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No need for a new one unless yours is failing (or you want to go with an aftermarket 160 degree stat). Throw it in some boiling water first and check.
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just have to crack the bolts on both sides until the coolant runs...no need to remove
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AIRLIFT COOLANT SERVICE KIT
Solves the Problem of Trapped Air in Automotive Cooling Systems
Airlift Evacuation System
Airlocks are becoming more of a problem with today's increasingly sophisticated cooling systems. Now it's quick and easy to use shop air to pull a vacuum on a system, then use that vacuum to refill the coolant, eliminating airlocks altogether. Kit comes with adapters to fit most radiator filler necks. Saves both time and money!
Please read the Airlift Coolant Service Kit Instructions that covers most applications.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/J360CS.htm
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check this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...erheating.html
pics and everything ... just have to crack the bolts on both sides until the coolant runs...no need to remove
pics and everything ...
just have to crack the bolts on both sides until the coolant runs...no need to removeWhen I pulled that tube off the rad air immediately came out and the overflow tank emptied into the engine, I was able to almost completely fill the system this way. There still seems to be a bit of air in the system but that will work its way out over the next few days.
I can drive the car now, which is the main thing. Thanks to everyone who offered CONSTRUCTIVE information!
Oh, and I replaced my T-Stat as well. I figured it couldn't hurt since the original had never been changed. I boiled the new one to see it in action - pretty neat - I'll boil my old one just out of curiosity to see if it was still OK.