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Old 06-28-2011, 11:28 PM
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does anyone have a cooling system vacuum tool? i cant seem to get all the air out of my 5.3l.

heres what ive been dealing with.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ing-issue.html
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I used this kit, but I got it from Napa.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LIL-24610/
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Originally Posted by Gonzo98
I used this kit, but I got it from Napa.
Don't think that would work for him. He's looking for something that will put vacuum on the cooling system.
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Originally Posted by Gonzo98
I used this kit, but I got it from Napa.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LIL-24610/
+1 for this kit, it's makes thing's easier.
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
Don't think that would work for him. He's looking for something that will put vacuum on the cooling system.
That kit helps with getting all the trapped air out of the cooling system, it allows for the coolant to expand without spilling and allow circulating air bubbles escape.
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
That kit helps with getting all the trapped air out of the cooling system, it allows for the coolant to expand without spilling and allow circulating air bubbles escape.
Aaaaah. I see...
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alright well my buddies commin over with his vacuum pump tonight. hopefully this works and ill be able to drive it again.



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