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#113305 - 05/10/08 09:16 PM Re: TStat Install
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Why you calling me when Black arrow gave you a sweet write up on tstat install. And after using magic eraser you can bust out the wax. It will help improve the paint and it will help get the bugs off easier next time they all decided to go to the cemetary on the GP bumper!
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#113306 - 05/10/08 10:06 PM Re: TStat Install
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dude lol if u would have listened to me i told u that he gave me a write up but it wasnt specific on the bleeding the hose part. so chill out dude...lol
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#113307 - 05/10/08 10:41 PM Re: TStat Install
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Bleeding the cooling system: Fill the radiator, but leave some room, as the coolant level may rise & fall a bit until the T-stat opens. Use a pan to catch any spilled coolant. Start the engine, turn the heater on (blower on low), then open the bleeder valve about 1 1/2 turns. When the engine reaches operating temp and you see coolant coming out, close the valve. Open the throttle by hand, and raise the engine speed to around 2000 rpm, top off the radiator & replace the cap, then release the throttle (This helps keep air pockets out of the cooling system). Recheck the coolant level with the engine cold, and top off if necessary. cheers
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#113308 - 05/10/08 10:43 PM Re: TStat Install
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lol well all i did was take a 8mm socket because i dont have a flathead screwdriver slot on mine and i turned it about 1 1/2 turns counterclockwise until i saw coolant come out and then i was like ok im done and then i filled the coolan resevoir to about just above cold
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#113309 - 05/10/08 10:45 PM Re: TStat Install
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I would recheck the level in the radiator, just to be sure... wink
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#113310 - 05/10/08 10:47 PM Re: TStat Install
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in the actual resevoir? by the fuse box?
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#113311 - 05/10/08 10:50 PM Re: TStat Install
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When the engine is cold, open the radiator cap, check the coolant level & top off if necessary, then put the cap on.
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#113312 - 05/10/08 10:52 PM Re: TStat Install
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ok. ill check it out tomorrow morning. I drove the car around tonight and everything seemed fine.
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#113313 - 05/10/08 10:55 PM Re: TStat Install
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Ok, just don't want to see the Low Coolant light gremlin rear its ugly head... laugh
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#113314 - 05/10/08 11:04 PM Re: TStat Install
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lol ok...ill check it out in the morning. thanx alot
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