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Help ! purge air after coolant change
On Friday, January 18, 2002 at 9:26:24 AM UTC+10, Jack wrote:
> Hi group, > > I have a 1993 mazda 323 1.6L. Have just put a new radiator and two new > heater hoses on it. I was told that I should purge air out of the > system after I fill it up with coolant again. > > The problem is I couldn't find the valve or bolt for this purpose. I > looked around the thermostat housing and didn't see anything. Or is > the removal of the temperature sensor (which is attached to the > thermostat housing) during coolant refill going to do the trick ? > > My buddy who is a shade tree mechanic warned me that I might have to > pay for a new head gasket if I don't purge the air properly. Is he > exagerrating ? I remembered I have done two coolant flush on this car > without purging air afterwards and never had a problem. > > Appreciate if some knowledgable persons here can comment on this. Mate I have been a mechanic for 50 years, And the best advise anyone will give you is: "READ THE MANUAL" Thats why they make the manuals! And same goes for all cars bikes planes. If in doubt read he manual. Hope you get it sorted out. Have a good day. |
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Help ! purge air after coolant change
> wrote: > On Friday, January 18, 2002 at 9:26:24 AM UTC+10, Jack wrote: >> Hi group, >> >> I have a 1993 mazda 323 1.6L. Have just put a new radiator and two new >> heater hoses on it. I was told that I should purge air out of the >> system after I fill it up with coolant again. > Mate I have been a mechanic for 50 years Should I point out that the original post was over 15 years ago, and "Jack" has probably sold that car, and bought and sold 5 others in the meantime? Nah, I won't bother. That would be silly. |
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