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Old 15-04-2010 | 07:28 PM
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Think I have an airlock in my cooling system, what is the best way to remove it? Will it require a full drain and refill of the system?
Old 15-04-2010 | 08:15 PM
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It does help if you say what car it is

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Old 15-04-2010 | 09:30 PM
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Sorry yeah, its an R reg Escort GTi.
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So long as the highest point in the cooling systems pipe is nice and clear where it goes back to the expansion tank it should self bleed as it cools down.
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Should self bleed itself. Try getting up up to temp and give the water pipes a good firm pump with your hand, that should help shift any air that may be trapped.




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