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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system".
How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? Thanks for your patience and assistance! Clint |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Well...
What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it circulating and top it off.... Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. Kate "Clint" > wrote in message news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system". > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing > there, dumping coolant in? > > Thanks for your patience and assistance! > > Clint |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
That makes more sense to me!
Clint "Kate" > wrote in message .. . > Well... > What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it > circulating and top it off.... > > Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. > > Kate > > "Clint" > wrote in message > news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and >> ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run >> like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a >> helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >> >> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >> >> Clint > > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Clint,
Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait. Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just turn the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. Drive it around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container. HTH Carl "Clint" > wrote in message news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no... > That makes more sense to me! > > Clint > > "Kate" > wrote in message > .. . >> Well... >> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get >> it circulating and top it off.... >> >> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. >> >> Kate >> >> "Clint" > wrote in message >> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up >>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to >>> run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need >>> a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >>> >>> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >>> >>> Clint >> >> > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I only have the overflow bottle to fill through. Does that change your
steps? Clint "Carl" > wrote in message ... > Clint, > > Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump > the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the > thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait. > Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just > turn the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. > Drive it around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container. > > HTH > > Carl > > > "Clint" > wrote in message > news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no... >> That makes more sense to me! >> >> Clint >> >> "Kate" > wrote in message >> .. . >>> Well... >>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get >>> it circulating and top it off.... >>> >>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. >>> >>> Kate >>> >>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up >>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have >>>> to run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I >>>> need a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >>>> >>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >>>> >>>> Clint >>> >>> >> > > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
A little. This is an 88 to 91 XJ, correct? Basically you fill the radiator
through the overflow bottle. Keep dumping coolant in untill the overflow is full. Fill the bottle, leave the cap off. Start the engine, when the level drops, fill it back up. Everything else is pretty much the same, but make sure the overflow is the high point. HTH Carl "Clint" > wrote in message news:zXeoh.557487$1T2.233388@pd7urf2no... >I only have the overflow bottle to fill through. Does that change your >steps? > > Clint > > "Carl" > wrote in message > ... >> Clint, >> >> Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump >> the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the >> thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait. >> Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just >> turn the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. >> Drive it around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container. >> >> HTH >> >> Carl >> >> >> "Clint" > wrote in message >> news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no... >>> That makes more sense to me! >>> >>> Clint >>> >>> "Kate" > wrote in message >>> .. . >>>> Well... >>>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get >>>> it circulating and top it off.... >>>> >>>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. >>>> >>>> Kate >>>> >>>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >>>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >>>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >>>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up >>>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have >>>>> to run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I >>>>> need a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >>>>> >>>>> Clint >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Close enough. MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's ever had to adjust one. What a PITA! Clint "Carl" > wrote in message . .. >A little. This is an 88 to 91 XJ, correct? Basically you fill the radiator >through the overflow bottle. Keep dumping coolant in untill the overflow is >full. Fill the bottle, leave the cap off. Start the engine, when the level >drops, fill it back up. Everything else is pretty much the same, but make >sure the overflow is the high point. > > HTH > > Carl > > > > "Clint" > wrote in message > news:zXeoh.557487$1T2.233388@pd7urf2no... >>I only have the overflow bottle to fill through. Does that change your >>steps? >> >> Clint >> >> "Carl" > wrote in message >> ... >>> Clint, >>> >>> Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump >>> the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the >>> thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and >>> wait. Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, >>> just turn the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to >>> open. Drive it around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow >>> container. >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> Carl >>> >>> >>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>> news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no... >>>> That makes more sense to me! >>>> >>>> Clint >>>> >>>> "Kate" > wrote in message >>>> .. . >>>>> Well... >>>>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to >>>>> get it circulating and top it off.... >>>>> >>>>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. >>>>> >>>>> Kate >>>>> >>>>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>>>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >>>>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >>>>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >>>>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up >>>>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have >>>>>> to run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I >>>>>> need a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >>>>>> >>>>>> Clint >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang of it,
it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. Carl "Clint" > wrote in message news:wDfoh.557622$1T2.196290@pd7urf2no... > Close enough. MJ, or Comanche pickup truck. > > BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these > vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's ever > had to adjust one. What a PITA! > > Clint > > "Carl" > wrote in message > . .. >>A little. This is an 88 to 91 XJ, correct? Basically you fill the radiator >>through the overflow bottle. Keep dumping coolant in untill the overflow >>is full. Fill the bottle, leave the cap off. Start the engine, when the >>level drops, fill it back up. Everything else is pretty much the same, but >>make sure the overflow is the high point. >> >> HTH >> >> Carl >> >> >> >> "Clint" > wrote in message >> news:zXeoh.557487$1T2.233388@pd7urf2no... >>>I only have the overflow bottle to fill through. Does that change your >>>steps? >>> >>> Clint >>> >>> "Carl" > wrote in message >>> ... >>>> Clint, >>>> >>>> Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. >>>> Pump the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once >>>> the thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and >>>> wait. Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, >>>> just turn the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to >>>> open. Drive it around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow >>>> container. >>>> >>>> HTH >>>> >>>> Carl >>>> >>>> >>>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>>> news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no... >>>>> That makes more sense to me! >>>>> >>>>> Clint >>>>> >>>>> "Kate" > wrote in message >>>>> .. . >>>>>> Well... >>>>>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to >>>>>> get it circulating and top it off.... >>>>>> >>>>>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it.. >>>>>> >>>>>> Kate >>>>>> >>>>>> "Clint" > wrote in message >>>>>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >>>>>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling >>>>>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things >>>>>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed >>>>>>> up and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I >>>>>>> have to run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? >>>>>>> Do I need a helper standing there, dumping coolant in? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Clint >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Engines with weird cooling system configurations aside, I have had very good
luck taking off the heater hose that goes to the head, or the temperature sending unit, to use as an air bleeder. Also fill the heater with one hose off and the other connected to the engine. Pour in a quart or so. Bizarre things can happen if your thermostat doesn't have a tiny bleeder hole in it. The head can get real hot, but since there is only air in it, there won't be enough heat to open the thermostat. Then you get a big bubble of steam and air which will sooner or later be released with a "burp". This isn't a matter of seconds. More like minutes before anything starts to happen. A volunteer to watch the temperature gauge is nice, but not necessary. Earle "Clint" > wrote in message news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system". > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go would > be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman from > starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing there, > dumping coolant in? > > Thanks for your patience and assistance! > > Clint > |
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Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Carl wrote:
> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang > of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but > also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > "Clint" wrote... >> Close enough. MJ, or Comanche pickup truck. >> >> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these >> vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's >> ever had to adjust one. What a PITA! |
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