Jo Bo

On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As explained
air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, hole or no hole!
Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, done that! I changed the
antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got very hot very fast. Keep a good eye
on the temperature. What I did was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp
BEFORE it got red hot and let the air out.

Jo Bo

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:45a1b564$0$7833$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level.
> Otherwise, you should be good to go.
>
> Earle
>
> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no...
>> Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge
> up
>> to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all
>> nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I
> can
>> see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I
> left
>> it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches.
>>
>> So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of
> trouble?
>> I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at
>> 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and
>> then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow?
>>
>> Clint
>>
>> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>> > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
> system".
>> > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
> (over-heating,
>> > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go
>> > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a
> madman
>> > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing
>> > there, dumping coolant in?
>> >
>> > Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>> >
>> > Clint
>>
>
>

Jo Bo

On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As explained
air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, hole or no hole!
Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, done that! I changed the
antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got very hot very fast. Keep a good eye
on the temperature. What I did was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp
BEFORE it got red hot and let the air out.

Jo Bo

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:45a1b564$0$7833$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level.
> Otherwise, you should be good to go.
>
> Earle
>
> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no...
>> Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge
> up
>> to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all
>> nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I
> can
>> see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I
> left
>> it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches.
>>
>> So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of
> trouble?
>> I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at
>> 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and
>> then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow?
>>
>> Clint
>>
>> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>> > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
> system".
>> > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
> (over-heating,
>> > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go
>> > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a
> madman
>> > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing
>> > there, dumping coolant in?
>> >
>> > Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>> >
>> > Clint
>>
>
>

DougW

Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
> let the air out.

I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.

--
DougW

DougW

Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
> let the air out.

I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.

--
DougW

DougW

Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
> let the air out.

I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.

--
DougW

Clint

I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk.
:)

Clint

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga...
> Jo Bo wrote:
>> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
>> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
>> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
>> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
>> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
>> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
>> let the air out.
>
> I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
> bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
> the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Clint

I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk.
:)

Clint

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga...
> Jo Bo wrote:
>> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
>> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
>> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
>> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
>> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
>> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
>> let the air out.
>
> I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
> bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
> the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Clint

I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk.
:)

Clint

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga...
> Jo Bo wrote:
>> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
>> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
>> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
>> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
>> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
>> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
>> let the air out.
>
> I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
> bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
> the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.
>
> --
> DougW
>

Mike Romain

Just because it wasn't mentioned, I figured I would seeing as you are in
The Great White North according to your header.

Did you flush the system with water before filling it up? I ask because
this throws the 'premix' antifreeze percent 'way' off. When you water
flush, water is left in the block and heater so you need to add the
correct amount of pure antifreeze first, then top it up with water when
refilling.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Clint wrote:
>
> I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
> made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk.
> :)
>
> Clint
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga...
> > Jo Bo wrote:
> >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
> >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
> >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
> >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
> >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
> >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
> >> let the air out.
> >
> > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
> > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
> > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >

Mike Romain

Just because it wasn't mentioned, I figured I would seeing as you are in
The Great White North according to your header.

Did you flush the system with water before filling it up? I ask because
this throws the 'premix' antifreeze percent 'way' off. When you water
flush, water is left in the block and heater so you need to add the
correct amount of pure antifreeze first, then top it up with water when
refilling.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Clint wrote:
>
> I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
> made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk.
> :)
>
> Clint
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga...
> > Jo Bo wrote:
> >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As
> >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open,
> >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there,
> >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got
> >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did
> >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and
> >> let the air out.
> >
> > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air
> > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release
> > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >