Radiator problem.....
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Drifting
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Radiator problem.....
I replaced my heater hoses and radiator hoses this weekend and I now my heater will not get hot. Do you think that I could have reversed the heater hoses during installation which would create this problem? Also, how do I get all the air out of the lines?
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Melting Slicks
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The rearmost outlet on the water pump connects to the lower heater pipe. The service manual does not call for any special bleeding procedure for the heater. Let us know if you have the hoses reversed.
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You probably have air in the system. Remove the radiator cap from a cold engine. Drain or siphon about a quart of antifreeze out. Run the car till the antifreeze is hot in the radiator. Make shore the heater control is all the way up at high. Run for about 15 minutes at idle till fluid is hot and starts to bubble out. Add fluid to to the top. With engine running put the cap on. This mint be a little messy but just rise off when done. Hope this helps.
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You probably have air in the system. Remove the radiator cap from a cold engine. Drain or siphon about a quart of antifreeze out. Run the car till the antifreeze is hot in the radiator. Make shore the heater control is all the way up at high. Run for about 15 minutes at idle till fluid is hot and starts to bubble out. Add fluid to to the top. With engine running put the cap on. This mint be a little messy but just rise off when done. Hope this helps.
