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air lock
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:03 pm
by marley_uk1
any tips on getting the air lock out of the cooling system and does any one know of a good mechanic in or near ilford, east london to work on my car..... cheers
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:17 pm
by marty1979
You want to turn the heater all the way over to hot, remove the expansion tank cap, get the car up to normal running temperature, and sqeeze the radiator hoses to help the air escape. I don't know of any garages in that area though unfortunately.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:35 pm
by wildeian
What engine?
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:20 pm
by Brianmoooore
2nd time tonight I've written this!
Fill the header tank to the top, loosen off the clip on the top heater hose at the bulkhead, and pull the hose off just enough to let some coolant and the air out. Push the hose back on and tighten the hoseclip.
Repeat with the bottom hose if you feel enthusiastic.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:22 pm
by kam-325i
Brianmoooore wrote: Repeat with the bottom hose if you feel enthusiastic.
Sod off Bri !!! The top hose clip is bad enough to tighten up...!!!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:43 pm
by marley_uk1
its a 325i
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:44 pm
by marley_uk1
thanks for the tips il let u know what happend
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:18 pm
by buffly
Sometimes helps if you jack up the front of the car a few inches to get the air out of the bleed screw. Worked for me a couple of times!!