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ItzGenX · 12-21-2002, 02:57 PM

Bleed it. This is a common problem with SR's because of people tend to just pour coolant in and think its done. Top it off, unplug injectors, open bleeder screw, then let the air out while cranking it over. Also, you can use a funnel rigged to the bleeder and have it "replace" the air with water when the air comes out. This method requires two people because one does the funnel work and one does the cranking. The first method by just cranking over the engine may take a while, but it will work. After a bunch of cranks, check the radiator and see if its topped off again -- add coolant as needed. You can also do the method by not unplugging the injectors, just idle the engine and open the bleeder screw and add water as needed. Don't run the engine too long as the system will get hot especially if you didnt sucessfully bleed all the air out the system.

12-21-2002, 02:57 PM	#1
ItzGenX Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pass Christian, MS Age: 42 Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bleed it. This is a common problem with SR's because of people tend to just pour coolant in and think its done. Top it off, unplug injectors, open bleeder screw, then let the air out while cranking it over. Also, you can use a funnel rigged to the bleeder and have it "replace" the air with water when the air comes out. This method requires two people because one does the funnel work and one does the cranking. The first method by just cranking over the engine may take a while, but it will work. After a bunch of cranks, check the radiator and see if its topped off again -- add coolant as needed. You can also do the method by not unplugging the injectors, just idle the engine and open the bleeder screw and add water as needed. Don't run the engine too long as the system will get hot especially if you didnt sucessfully bleed all the air out the system. Last edited by ItzGenX; 12-21-2002 at 02:59 PM..