Re: Coolant Change Question (Air Bubble?)

[Dondria Wallace <ddwallace@earthlink.net>]

Thanks,

    The engine wasn't running this hot prior to the coolant change.  Didn't
screw with anything to change that.  I'll proceed as you've suggested.

Thanks,
Lloyd

T Berk wrote:

> Dondria Wallace wrote:
> >
> > > Looking for a technique.
> >
> >     I changed the coolant on my 86 16v, and it is still overheating.
> > I've changed the radiator, and water pump, along with hoses, coolant
> > tank sensor, and thermostat.  I figure that it must be an air bubble in
> > the line somewhere.  I wasn't able to add the proper amount of coolant.
> <snip>
> > Thanks,
> > Lloyd
>
> Lloyd,
>
> Do what Chris ( and I ) said-
>
> Put your Heater on Full Heat. (This is ancient standard practice)
> Pull the hose off of the top of the Radiator.
> Pour coolant/water mixture down on top of the engine block. (Engine is
> cool, right?)
> Drive normally and recheck level.
>
> Drilling the hole(s) in the thermo is optional, if it's in place then
> don't bother unless you are draining the coolant for some other reason.
> Helps to put a 1/8" or smaller hole(s) in it to aid in 1. reducing
> trapping air and 2. to allow a small amount of coolant flow to pass
> through this area at all times.
>
> Finally, maybe the coolant system is doing it's job but you have a hot
> running engine anyway. Too lean a fuel mixture? Perhaps caused by an air
> leak? TIming set out of wack?
>
> hth,
> TBerk




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