Tough time refilling coolant
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: East Strouds PA
Tough time refilling coolant
The first time I installed the dewitts radiator it went "ok" with a quick shot to about 250 and then the coolant went into the motor and all was good to top off.
Now....the coolant wont go in and the engine is nearly overheating before I shut it down.
Following the GM factory manual closely for refil proceedure.
Any suggestions?
Now....the coolant wont go in and the engine is nearly overheating before I shut it down.
Following the GM factory manual closely for refil proceedure.
Any suggestions?
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: western NY
Happened to me before. Since then I vacuum fill them with an 'Airlift' system. No more problems.
https://www.amazon.com/UView-550000-...47VTXGMF7SHNM5
(Just an example, you may find better prices elsewhere)
https://www.amazon.com/UView-550000-...47VTXGMF7SHNM5
(Just an example, you may find better prices elsewhere)
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '15
Pull the small hose that runs to the reservoir tank. Apply a little vacuum, coolant level in the tank should start dropping fast. That has always gotten the air out of the system on everyone I've tried it on when needed.
Vacuuming the whole system is def. a better way to do it but you'll need what ^ posted to do it.
Vacuuming the whole system is def. a better way to do it but you'll need what ^ posted to do it.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: East Strouds PA
hey! It worked I had to improvise with a ryobi cordless inflate/deflate tool but got it to draw on the small tube and the fluid went down just as you said.
Now I know......
Now I know......
Last edited by speedz06; Sep 5, 2016 at 04:59 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: western NY
If you do get this, a little tip. Make sure the 'feed' hose that goes into your coolant source (jug, bucket, etc) is full first before trying to fill the vehicle system. This will eliminate air from entering the engine.
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