Adding coolant

[pmanchin]

Hello, (again)

This is my second post in 1 day and I kind of feel retarded. I recently replaced the water pump and am to the point where I just need to add coolant. Is there a specific way to go about it because I was told it's pressurized and there is a certain technique for the coolant to enter the engine. Everything you have to say is helpful.

Thanks much,

Patrick M.

 

[Scimmia]

We don't have a pressurized overflow, just the regular old school setup. Add coolant to the radiator until full, add to the overflow, and start bleeding the system, adding as necessary. Nothing fancy.

 

[pmanchin]

So I fill up from the radiator cap, close then begin filling through the coolant over flow tank until level? And bleeding the system consists of?

 

[pmanchin]

Oh crap, you mean bleed the system at the thermostat?

 

[TheOtherNick]

Yes that is what he meant.

 

[pmanchin]

Thanks so much for the help guys.