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Subject:Re: Air in the system
From:Lawrence Johnson
Date:Wed, 9 Oct 2002 10:47:14 -0400

Jay
I agree with you but the request was for a FAST bleed method. The 3000 rpm is
needed to get ALL of the air out quickly. The whole procedure is 5 minutes tops.
Yes, I forgot at add bleeding the thermostat housing and the rear seat heater.
Larry

Jay L Snyder wrote:

> Correct Malcolm.  Just loosen the bleeder bolt.  No need to rev engine
> either.  Just be patient and wait for the system to heat up.  The pressure
> will force out the air.  Close when you get coolant pushing out around the
> bolt head.  Doesn't hurt to repeat this once or twice after a complete
> coolant change.