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Pampered-Z · 10-04-2006, 03:48 PM

Make sure the radiator is topped off! Then keep bleeding it via the bleed screws. It's not unusual to have to do this 4-5 times, air pockets in the heads can be a pain to get all out, so also keep an eye on the coolant level.

Run it until it starts to warm up (not all the way until the thermastat opens), CAREFULLY open the bleeder valves. Then shut it off, let it cool and open the bleed screws again until coolant comes out, repeat, repeat, repeat.

Keeping the rad topped off helps get the air forced out quicker so keep an eye on it.

JB

10-04-2006, 03:48 PM	#4
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Make sure the radiator is topped off! Then keep bleeding it via the bleed screws. It's not unusual to have to do this 4-5 times, air pockets in the heads can be a pain to get all out, so also keep an eye on the coolant level. Run it until it starts to warm up (not all the way until the thermastat opens), CAREFULLY open the bleeder valves. Then shut it off, let it cool and open the bleed screws again until coolant comes out, repeat, repeat, repeat. Keeping the rad topped off helps get the air forced out quicker so keep an eye on it. JB __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!