Coolent system prob

[spanky]

i just put a new radiator in my car and put all hoses back on and all and i see my top one nuttin is goin thru it. like it not sayin it over heatin or any thing but nuttin is goin thru top hose.. if any body can tell me why or something let me no thanks

 

[tc1959]

Re: Cooling system prob

are you running it long enough to get the thermostat to open ?

 

[Outlaw]

Probably got an air lock.......pour the coolant in slowly until it won't take no more. Once thermostat opens, add more. Turn the idle up quite high and holding it there for a few secs will usually push out the air lock. Think of it as bleeding your cooling system.

 

[beeterolds]

heres a trick.. take out a coolant temp sensor or pipe plug or whatever u have in the intake manifold... that allows the air to escape.. when i do any job that requires me to drain coolant thats what i do.. I also fill it from both the intake and the radiator to evenly allow the coolant to settle and minimize an air pocket

 

[Bonnewagon]

Here's what I do- I drill a 1/16th" hole in every thermostat. That lets the air bleed out without disturbing the function of the stat. Then I add coolant right up to the level of the stat housing before I place the stat in and button it up.