see-saw bleed method

izzizm · Post by **izzizm** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:49 am

Ive been reading previous posts on the 'see-saw' bleed method for cooling system. There's a few points i'd like to clarify -

firstly, is it a good idea to find a funnel that will attach to the end of the bleed pipe, how do users attach it ?, just find one that will push on ?

secondly, the funnel should be full of water so you can clearly see the water level, and the bubbles escaping ?

thirldy, whilst i am 'see sawing' should i have the cap on the expansion tank, or off ? ie. check water level, replace cap, see saw for a bit, remove cap and top up etc or just leave off and have someone keep topping up ?

lastly, should i rev to enable the water pump to speed-up whilst i am see sawing

any pointers would be great - cheers Dave

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:19 pm

I have sent you a P.M.

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:57 pm

Hi there,
PM me for a phone No and I will run through it with you.

izzizm · Post by **izzizm** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:51 pm

thanks guys .. Pete's description was brilliant - spot on
pretty much have the method sorted and i rekon its the best
another one sorted by the bongofury forum and thanks - very much appreciated - Dave

bongalong · Post by **bongalong** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:19 pm

sounds like a good candidate for a fact sheet?

Post by **Ian** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:35 pm

As soon as I am back from the Welsh Bash, it shall be incorportaed in to the coolant fact sheet.

izzizm · Post by **izzizm** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:21 pm

Pete's method would be best on the fact sheet, i found the current one a bit flumuxing (?) but description to me was clear and well worded - thanks again - Dave