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Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:32 pm
by Suechoccy
Hubby says: I've followed procedure in the manual but bottom hose still not getting warm. Any suggestions please?
Water coming out is very rusty so we suspect there's been an airlock for a while ... hence why it's been losing water and the heater stopped working.
My next step would be to try RadFlush....?? good idea or not."
Re: Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 4:02 pm
by westonwarrior
I think you need a specialist to look at it
I could be so many things from a stuck thermostat to blockage or waterpump to head gasket or head or even pinprick hole in pipes.
If its losing coolant thats not good.
Re: Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:21 pm
by haydn callow
Don't drive it untill it is properly fixed by a Bongo recommended garage. Could cost a lot if this is not done.
Re: Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 11:58 am
by Suechoccy
Sorted.
Hubby bled it a different way and now it seems a happy bunny again.
Re: Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:02 pm
by missfixit70
Nice one, it's not a quick job, keep a really close eye on the level over the next few days, just in case there's still a bit of air in there & the level drops a bit, even better, get a coolant, TM2 or Mason alarm fitted if you haven't already.
Re: Trying to clear airlock in cooling system
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:49 am
by The Great Pretender
You also need to keep checking that the head is free of air via the bleed pipe under the passenger seat. 