Replacing water pump - few questions

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Sep 9, 2007 | 05:55 PM

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mvnatedog

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OK, so even though I have already added about a gallon of coolant to the car (I only drained about a gallon originally), I should run the car and fill the radiator until I only get coolant out of the bleeder screws? I just want to make sure that I don't overfill the system.

Sep 9, 2007 | 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmint69

Like a medicine bottle you push down while turning. Keep the radiator filled while running the car and stop when you get just coolant and no air. You want it running with the bleeder screw open with just a small bit of air coming out. Be sure to put a rag under so you keep it off the opti. I was extra careful and ran it for a few minutes bleed it and kept filling until it was topped off. I also didn't drive it far before i checked it again. It will probably need a little coolant over the next several days. Watch under the car and be sure no leaks are showing up also. Just a little coolant can wreck the opti.

I went out and did just what you said and everything seems to be working fine now. Thanks for all the help!

Sep 9, 2007 | 09:09 PM

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The radiator has an overflow bottle that will help keep it full and also remove it if it gets to much. Check the bottle on the passenger corner front, it has the dipstick.