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Re: HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air (archive)
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Posted by Bob C WNC 85 635 on September 30, 2001 at 23:58:21:

In Reply to: HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air posted by Patrick on September 30, 2001 at 11:29:55:

Also, Make sure the hose fittings are clean and smooth and free of dried AF and corrosion B4 fitting hoses back on. Keep an eye on your work for a few days to spot leaks
Hopefully someone can help me. My Bentley is in storage at the moment. I posted yesterday about my upper radiator hose explosion and had some questions. Some were answered, some weren't.

1) Do I need to lube, bond, etc., the ends of the hose before replacing it or do the metal bands work well alone?

2) I was told I needed to "bleed" the system of air. How would I accomplish that. If I'm unsuccessful am I going to wreck my engine? I'd like to at least be able to get it 6 miles to the shop!

I am not a real DIY-er, don't have lots of mechanical knowledge, and don't have a huge number of tools, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Can anyone help me out? TIA




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