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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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Newbie coolant question...

Heres a first timer question for ya. Im going to be dropping the stroker back in in a week or two and I have everything covered besides the proper way to refill and bleed the coolant system. I have a pretty good idea of how to do but I want to make sure I do it right and not risk the chance of problems down the road...anyone have good directions or a how too?
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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What I do, is jack the front of the car up so the radiator is way up. Then you don't have to worry about the bleader screws. Also turn your heater control to hot.
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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Here' a reply for a newbie. Do a search
That or look at shoebox's site, he has some good directions.
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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There is a procedure on my Tech Page if you would like to read it.

I really don't see what turning the heater to hot on our cars has to do with anything. Water flows through the heater core no matter where the heat **** is turned to. It would make a difference if we had a heater control valve on one of the heater hoses, but we don't.
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by shoebox
There is a procedure on my Tech Page if you would like to read it.

I really don't see what turning the heater to hot on our cars has to do with anything. Water flows through the heater core no matter where the heat **** is turned to. It would make a difference if we had a heater control valve on one of the heater hoses, but we don't.
I didn't know that. Old knowledge.
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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I didn't know that. Old knowledge.
But it is good old knowledge and the valve is used on a lot of cars past and present.
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Ill have to read that shoebox...Ill just check your website before I post anything anymore.
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