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Jun 28, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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Cooling system vacuum tool?

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

Jun 29, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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I used this kit, but I got it from Napa.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LIL-24610/

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:14 PM

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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.

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:17 PM

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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.

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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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.

Jun 29, 2011 | 01:18 PM

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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...