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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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keep getting over heating on me motor . done head gasket about 6 months ago , could it be air lock .whats the best way to bleed the water system of air as i have no bleed screw please help as this problem is doing me head in
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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sure your rad's NOT blocked
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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water flowing well round engine new water pump about 6 months ago had this problem for a while now also electric fans staying on for ages could there be an air lock in the system if so how do i bleed the system of air
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Hi,
Run your engine on idle, without plug on header tank, until your cooling fan start and stop twice.
During this, check your water level.
Put the header plug.
Road test and recheck level.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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will give that a try cheers
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