 Air in 914 V8 cooling system, Need advise.... |
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| boxstr |
 Mar 26 2004, 10:59 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION  Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Today after installing front Konis on the V8 914 , started the car and the water pump hose clamp was loose so it puked out a fair amount of coolant. Added a 50/50 mix. ran the car until warmup and drove the car, cold and rainy weather, so it didn't really get hot. @ 160-170.
Any suggestions that I should do as far purging out any air that might be in the system. Or maybe I don't need to do anything. TIA CCLINV8CANTWAIT |
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| LS6/914 |
Mar 27 2004, 08:07 PM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
When I open a cooling system in these type of cars I use a product called AirLift. It attaches to the cap and a vacuum is drawn on the system with shop air (provided its available). Works well with Vanagons, Panteras etc. Available at most parts stores or tool distributors. After the vacuum is drawn coolant can be introduced from a storage container. Very little mess and no air pockets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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boxstr Air in 914 V8 cooling system Mar 26 2004, 10:59 PM
John2kx Craig,
Anytime air is allowed into system this is... Mar 27 2004, 05:54 AM boxstr John Excellent work, I knew you would probably com... Mar 27 2004, 10:19 AM BIGKAT_83 This is from a drag race site that I go to. Some r... Mar 27 2004, 04:19 PM jridder No reason to use a 50/50 mix unless you are in Ala... Mar 27 2004, 06:23 PM boxstr Well I followed Johns instructions to the letter. ... Mar 27 2004, 08:36 PM John2kx Craig,
Sorry to hear about the blown hose. If yo... Mar 28 2004, 04:19 AM
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