(help) replacing expansion tank, without complete drain of the coolant, is this possible?
06-07-2003, 08:22 AM
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(help) replacing expansion tank, without complete drain of the coolant, is this possible?
Any one of you have any idea how this is to be done?
" Replacing the coolant reservoir/expansion tank without complete draining of the coolant"..
thanks people..
" Replacing the coolant reservoir/expansion tank without complete draining of the coolant"..
thanks people..
06-07-2003, 08:41 AM
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what do you mean by 'suitable plugs'?
1. when you disconect the hose, wont be the coolant gushing all over (preasurize?)
2. do i have to bleed the coolant system when i am done with my job?
2. do i have to bleed the coolant system when i am done with my job?
06-07-2003, 08:46 AM
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Remove the screws affixing the tank to the body. Then loosen the other end
of the hose that connects to the small nipple (that appears to be your leak source)from the upper radiator pipe. Place that loose end in a suitable container, loosen the tank cap and raise the tank up as necessary to drain it. Once replaced, top off the new tank, bleed the system and you should be good to go.
06-07-2003, 08:48 AM
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you release the pressure when you remove the cap...
do this when the car is COLD, like over night cold. there will be no pressure in the lines. just keep the open ends higher than their instaled positions. plug them with what ever fits. golf tee etc.
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