B3 90q - Bleed Coolant Info?

[Huw Powell]

> I know where the bleed port is on the return heater
> hose.  How does it work?

It breaks when you try to use it.  If you're lucky, it won't leak.

> I turned it with a screw
> driver and it just turns freely (after an initial
> "crusty" turn).  Do you just pull it out (with
> appropriate vigor)? 
> 
> I'm guessing that the screwdriver slot is there to
> help you turn the plug to loosen it from crusty
> accumulations and then you can pull the plug out.

I doubt that - after all, the coolant is under 12 PSI or so.  A plug 
would pop out.

When I did my 90Q, the vent on the top of the radiator was plenty to get 
that baby burped properly.

-- 
Huw Powell

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