Q qws2000 Active Member Joined Jan 12, 2012 Feb 7, 2015 #1 Well, again I will show my lack of general mechanics, how do you pressurize the cooling system.... If anyone can help, a big thanks...
Well, again I will show my lack of general mechanics, how do you pressurize the cooling system.... If anyone can help, a big thanks...
V v6turbo87 Active Member Joined Mar 27, 2014 Feb 7, 2015 #2 The wrong way is to blow a head gasket and combustion gasses will do it! For cooling system diagnostics there is a tool that consists of a special radiator cap and pump. You use the pump to pressurize the system.
The wrong way is to blow a head gasket and combustion gasses will do it! For cooling system diagnostics there is a tool that consists of a special radiator cap and pump. You use the pump to pressurize the system.
T TT/Ameasap The White Blur Joined Jan 31, 2002 Feb 7, 2015 #3 And you can rent that tool at Autozone or almost any auto parts store.
B bison Moderator Staff member TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Dec 19, 2005 Feb 7, 2015 #4 Purging all the air out and starting the engine will pressurize it as the coolant expands as it heats up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Purging all the air out and starting the engine will pressurize it as the coolant expands as it heats up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Q qws2000 Active Member Joined Jan 12, 2012 Feb 7, 2015 #5 I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool...
I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool...
B bison Moderator Staff member TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Dec 19, 2005 Feb 7, 2015 #6 qws2000 said: I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool... Click to expand... No need to drain anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
qws2000 said: I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool... Click to expand... No need to drain anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Q qws2000 Active Member Joined Jan 12, 2012 Feb 7, 2015 #7 Thanks Brian, I probably should have called you again but didn't want to bother you...
B bison Moderator Staff member TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Dec 19, 2005 Feb 7, 2015 #8 qws2000 said: Thanks Brian, I probably should have called you again but didn't want to bother you... Click to expand... Call me tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
qws2000 said: Thanks Brian, I probably should have called you again but didn't want to bother you... Click to expand... Call me tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk