cooling system air bubbles

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

"T. Reed" wrote:
> 
> Okay, since we're on the topic of cooling systems I'll bring this up..
> 
> Basically, I'm suspect that I still have air in my cooling system.
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> Any foolproof methods you guys use to blow -all- the air out of the
> cooling system?
> 
> I drilled a 3/32" hole in my thermostat in that part that looked like it
> opened (the large disc shaped piece, not the spring-loaded small one at
> the other end).. I revved the engine a bunch with the reservoir cap off, I
> did a few heating/cooling cycles. I drove the car probably 60 miles
> since I draining and filled the coolant.. What else is there?
> 
> I hate vw cooling systems..
> 
> -Toby
> 

- Drill small hole in thermostat. (You did that already).

- Pour coolant into the block via the upper coolant hose.

- Run the motor with the Heater ON.

- Get on the freeway and leave the gear in fourth for a few high rev
miles.



Them's me thinks,
TBerk