Help! Coolant problems!
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Help! Coolant problems!
Ok, I just installed a Procharger kit on my 2005 Vette. While I was at it I replaced the t-stat with a 160 deg. unit. I had to drain the coolant and now I can't get the coolant back in the engine. I know this is probably a dumb question, but the surge tank gets full and that's as far as it goes. How do I "burp" the system to get the air out? It's an LS2.
Thanks in advance for any help...
Thanks in advance for any help...
Melting Slicks
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From: Pearland Tx
Try letting the car idle until the temp comes up to 160 and opens the t-stat. It should then draw from the overflow tank into the engine and you will need to add a bit more until it levels out .
Burning Brakes
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From: Montrose Colorado
Should take two gallons, done it many times. Fill coolant tank, start car with cap off tank. The tank should emty when you come up to temp. Repeat until full and low coolant light goes out. Take it for a short drive and recheck coolant level.
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Wow! Thanks for the responses. I found a thread by glennhl that told me to try this:
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the resevoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant comming out through the head.
This method works grear and all the coolant went back in without starting the engine.
Thanks Glennhl!
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the resevoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant comming out through the head.
This method works grear and all the coolant went back in without starting the engine.
Thanks Glennhl!
Le Mans Master
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From: Chandler Arizona
Wow! Thanks for the responses. I found a thread by glennhl that told me to try this:
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the resevoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant comming out through the head.
This method works grear and all the coolant went back in without starting the engine.
Thanks Glennhl!
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the resevoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant comming out through the head.
This method works grear and all the coolant went back in without starting the engine.
Thanks Glennhl!
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From: Philly Area PA
Wow! Thanks for the responses. I found a thread by glennhl that told me to try this:
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the reservoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant coming out through the head.
With the engine cold take the coolant return line off at the drivers side head. Fill the reservoir and, with the cap on blow into this hose. The air pressure forces the coolant from the tank into the system. Stop blowing when you get coolant coming out through the head.
Any one have a pic or exploded parts diagram of the hose that I'm supposed to remove and blow into?
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: louisville "derby city" kentucky
Ok, I just installed a Procharger kit on my 2005 Vette. While I was at it I replaced the t-stat with a 160 deg. unit. I had to drain the coolant and now I can't get the coolant back in the engine. I know this is probably a dumb question, but the surge tank gets full and that's as far as it goes. How do I "burp" the system to get the air out? It's an LS2.
Thanks in advance for any help...
Thanks in advance for any help...
