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Old 25-04-2008, 12:48 PM
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hi all, got my car running again last nite after 8 months of it not been started i had the cooling system filled with water and after running it for 10 mins when i knocked it off i heard a gurglling sound like there was air in the system somewhere, is there a bleed screw and if so where is it ??? the water will be changed for coolant before i drive it etc etc
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On top of the thermostat housing .
Old 25-04-2008, 01:35 PM
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ive a swirl pot that looks after that problem!!!
---but you can change the blead screw to a brake bleed nipple {with rubber cover} that way if you use it you can attach a small bore hose and not get antifreeze/water all over the place and makes things controlable!!!!-----the rubber cover on the nipple finishes it off-----------
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The gurgling is good as it shows air is being drawn out of the system into the expansion tank as designed.
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