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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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I drained out the coolant to install some gauge senders. I drained it out of the radiator and out of the block. Can anyone guide me on how to re-fill the system with coolant? I checked the manual but it was pretty scetchy. And, is it safe to add a bottle of Water Watter? Thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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Fill system with engine off cap it then run it til the t-stat opens it will suck down what it needs let it cool some fill and repeat. yes you can use Water Wetter.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Do I fill the radiator or the tank next to the battery? Thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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The radiator
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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www.installuniversity.com has a nice reference w/ photos
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Thats a cool site, remember to use a 50/50 mix of water and coolant.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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I wouldn't recommend drivin it far before you know its full. I recently put in a tstat and only lost a minimal amt of coolant, but air got in the system and caused my temp to rise VERY fast to 230+. Just keep checking the level.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 02:09 AM
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just make sure you get all the air out of the system as best you can, the installuniversity site has this documented well.
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It will take a while to burp all the air out of the system. Make sure you check the level before you drive it for the next couple times. I had to top mine off 4 times before it stayed full...
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