Coolant Fill Procedure
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Racer
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Coolant Fill Procedure
Read a few posts on this and wanted to get opinions. I am replacing my radiator. Some of the posts say to point the nose up when draining and filling the radiator. Others say to keep level. What is the correct way. Should I point the nose upward (lift front) when draining and filling or do it all on a level surface. I understand tat lifting the front helps with air in thee system. I know final top off should be on a level surface. Thoughts are appreciated.
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See Patches post for the GM recommended method:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tml?forum_id=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tml?forum_id=1
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Racer
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From: Colorado
Coolant Fill
In the procedure above. It says that after the first cycle to remove surge cap again, idle replace then rev. This is done 3 times. My question is that after the first cycle do you remove the surge cap with engine hot or let cool down. I fear removing cap will blow antifreeze everywhere even after releasing pressure.
Racer
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In the procedure above. It says that after the first cycle to remove surge cap again, idle replace then rev. This is done 3 times. My question is that after the first cycle do you remove the surge cap with engine hot or let cool down. I fear removing cap will blow antifreeze everywhere even after releasing pressure.
