Re: Overheating ?

["Francois St-Amand" <vwfrank@mail.geocities.com>]

I think the best way to blead the cooling system is getting coolant 
in the reservoir and then starting up the engine (without the cap on) 
then refiling the coolant the level.  This way, the bubbles will come 
up.

Frank

> Date:          Thu, 26 Jun 1997 06:41:51
> To:            vwfrank@geocities.com, scirocco-l@privatei.com
> From:          Paul Hanley <duckie@bellatlantic.net>
> Subject:       Re: Overheating ?

> At 07:24 PM 5/11/97 +0000, Francois St-Amand wrote:
> >My block usually runs at 100 oC  (212oF) (digital oil temp)  and 
> >highway at 110 (230 o F?)  am I overheating?  The water gauge 
> >indicates half (where the DEL is, sometimes a little over it)
> >
> >I have a diesel Radiator though.  If I am overheating, could I just 
> >remove the thermostat causing way more coolant to go in?
> >
> >Frank
> 
> Dear Frank:
> 
> I don't find that removing the thermostat is the best way to go about this.
> Buy a new one for $5-8, and install it. If the problem persists, move on to
> simple things like one of your temp. relays. In addition, being summer, I
> highly recommend an oil change with filter of course, using 20W-50.
> 
> BTW, after changing your therm., I think there is a way to release any
> unwanted air pockets from the coolant system, hopefully you know how, or
> maybe someone will post. Okay guys, I know someone knows how. I think
> you're supposed to remove the upper radiator hose and fill the system up
> from there.
> 
> Good luck,
> Paul Hanley
> 
> 
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