skippy22
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i just done a coolant change now its over heating i did leave cap off for a while but is that the prob
just done a coolant change now overheating
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j the range
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did you have heater on hot full on?
skippy22
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nope forgot that so top it all up put heater on hot and on full then ???????
also how long should i leave it running
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Forgive my ignorance J, but why should you run the heater full and hot when you change the coolant?
j the range
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it can take 5 mins or 15 mins you just have to get all the air out i never rev mine just tick over and dont forget use hotish water when topping up not cold lets know how you get on
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cos stops air lock in matrix
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aaahhh thank you for that, I have learnt something today now.
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siht already put cold in now, doing it now so ill let you know, how do i know when all air is out, also as i used cold water have i stuffed it
j the range
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no just get some hotish to top up go on hurry up lol
skippy22
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oppps by time i read it it was running for about 5 mins so its already hot, how do i know when all air is out
j the range
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it will stop bubbling up and over just watch for small bubbles hope you remembered anti freeze
skippy22
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thats wat i done but wasted it so i have to go it again tom now (i know im a tawt), still few small bubbles from the small black overflow so give if few more mins
j the range
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ok take your time dont forget to keep a eye on temp
skippy22
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right its done just gonna sit in it running for 5 mins with heater on cold see how it (temp) is
j the range
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greatwell done next time some body asks same it be you turn to help, i would go for slod drive not to far round block then you know its good j
skippy22
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the thing is soon as i read what you put i remembered never mind, ill test it in morning i had few beers now
j the range
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ok mate if any more probs just ask enjoy your beers
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j the range
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feck worn out now john going to watch foooty oops sorry lol
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yep,thats what i'm waiting for,your lad out stinky fingering again i suppose.
