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Subject:Re: Cooling System Bleeding
From:Jim Felder
Date:Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:52:24 +0000

I would think so, pretty sure. But there's no need to have help if you can
get from back to front with a wrench. The OEM plug on the radiator is
supposed to have a notch in it so allow air and just a little coolant to
escape anyway. You will have plenty of time to close it even if you remove
it, just allow for a little extra coolant to replace what you lose if you
remove that bolt all the way.

Jim

On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 8:50 AM Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:

> Oops, I meant the reservoir, not the expansion tank.
>
> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net>
> wrote:
> > Just found Jim Arnott's bleeding guide in the archives, but have a
> question.
> >
> > If I'm just replacing the expansion tank, will a full bleed be necessary?
> >
> > Not sure how I can convince the wife to close a bleeder valve for me. ;-)
> >
> > --t
>