4kq overheating - still

[David]

Failure to bleed the radiator can/will cause overheating (BTDT). Just start the car cold, open the screw, wait for the coolant to expand and push the air out, when it bubbles out replace the screw...

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
SE Virginia

>
> From: ben swann <benswann at comcast.net>
> Date: 2003/06/03 Tue AM 09:24:53 EDT
> To: "Dave C." <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: 4kq overheating - still
>
> Dave,
>
> I didn't notice that.  I have suspected that I have not been bleeding
> the system properly, but don't think that is the root culprit.  I'll
> use the bleed screw the next time.
>
> Thanks,
> Ben
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave C." <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
> Date: Monday, June 2, 2003 10:39 pm
> Subject: 4kq overheating - still
>
> > Ben,
> > Do you know the 4kq radiator has a bleeder screw in top of the
> > radiator?  I > don't know if failure to bleed air from the radiator
> would > contribute to > overheating, but I do believe air in the system
> would drastically > shortenthe life of the radiator.
> > ---------------
> > Dave C.
> >
>
>