4kq overheating - still

[ben swann]

That is what I just tried - see previous post.  There may still be air
in the block, but I don't know why.

Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: David <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2003 12:56 pm
Subject: Re: Re: 4kq overheating - still

> 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.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>