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Subject:Re: Cooling System Bleeding
From:Tyler Hardison
Date:Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:05:34 -0700

Got it. I pretty much expected this answer, it isn't rocket science
that I'm opening up the system and adding air. :-)

On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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