The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: Radiator - How to "bleed" (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E23) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Tom M. on April 21, 2001 at 23:18:50:

In Reply to: Radiator - How to "bleed" posted by Laurie on April 21, 2001 at 13:11:59:


Hi - Question may sound stupid - but after replacing radiator and refilling coolant, I know the cooling system needs to be bled. Does this refer to the small screw on top of thermostat housing? Job was started by friend and left for me to finish. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Laurie
1978 US 733i 4spd
1980 Euro 735i 5spd.


Laurie,
I just learned another trick to radiator bleeding whilr replacing the radiator on my 3.0si. Remove the thermostat from the housing and drill two small 1/8" holes in the flat part of the flange, just inside the gasket area. Position these holes at the top when you re-install and the system will tend to self bleed as you are running it up to temp. I had a hell of a time bleeding my system until I used this little trick and it worked like a charm. It has been used by racers for years, try it!

Good Luck,
Tom in PA

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E23) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.