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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: griff2494 on 20 February 2011, 18:05:30

Title: how do i get rid?
Post by: griff2494 on 20 February 2011, 18:05:30

hi all

just done my hg and now seem to have a bad air lock in the coolant system

i have no heating ,the top pipe going to the heater matrix(running throw the bulkhead)gets nice and warm,but the bottom matrix pipe that going into the bottom rad pipe stays cold so does the bottom rad pipe,top rad pipe gets nice and warm

any ideas how to resolve this prob??? am i right in thinking it sounds very much like a air lock??

cheers
griff

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 February 2011, 18:08:54

The best way is when cool, remove the header tank cap and with engine running start squeezing the top and bottom hoses.  That should push the trapped air through.

 ;) ;)

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: hotel21 on 20 February 2011, 18:09:36

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The best way is when cool, remove the header tank cap and with engine running start squeezing the top and bottom hoses.

 ;) ;)

..... with the heater on max heat.   ;)

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: RobG on 20 February 2011, 18:11:34

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The best way is when cool, remove the header tank cap and with engine running start squeezing the top and bottom hoses.

 ;) ;)

..... with the heater on max heat.   ;)

........and all vents open and fans on max :)

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: Andy B on 20 February 2011, 18:12:58

run the engine from cold with the header tank cap off, squeeze/'burp' all the large hoses. You'll see a noticeable drop in the level when the 'stat opens, just top up & keep an eye on the level over the next few days.  :y





note to self ....... don't get distracted in the kitchen half way through replying to a thread.  ;D

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 February 2011, 18:23:53

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run the engine from cold with the header tank cap off, squeeze/'burp' all the large hoses. You'll see a noticeable drop in the level when the 'stat opens, just top up & keep an eye on the level over the next few days.  :y





note to self ....... don't get distracted in the kitchen half way through replying to a thread.  ;D

Oh yes Andy! :o :o :o  What kind of "distraction" was that then??!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: how do i get rid?
Post by: Andy B on 20 February 2011, 18:28:47

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run the engine from cold with the header tank cap off, squeeze/'burp' all the large hoses. You'll see a noticeable drop in the level when the 'stat opens, just top up & keep an eye on the level over the next few days.  :y





note to self ....... don't get distracted in the kitchen half way through replying to a thread.  ;D

Oh yes Andy! :o :o :o  What kind of "distraction" was that then??!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Unless you want more than a bowl of cereal or toast then you want Mrs Andy B. I was just talking ...... being talked to.  ;)