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  1. 9th March 2016, 12:59 PM #1
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    Coolant Bleed - TDV6 ???

    Gday All,


    I have just finished oil pump & timing belt and have followed the proceedure to refill the coolant level, I managed to catch 4 litres and spilt a bit so assume if I added 4 ltrs I should be at the low level line or slightly under , so after following the manual and having put only 4 ltrs back in I am 3/4 of the way to the top of the expansion tank, and it don't seem to be dropping.


    I have opened the head bleed screw whilst its running and a steady stream is coming out, but I must have air in there somewhere. Is it a case of just continuing to redo the bleed process or is there another method I can try.


    I have re air con and have had that running just in case, both front and back set on full heat mode.


    Ideas ???


    Thanks and Cheers Ean
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  2. 9th March 2016, 01:42 PM #2
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    I've drained my cooling system a couple of times - followed LR procedure but over the next couple of days after a drain I still have to top up the coolant slightly. Must have some good airpocket spots in these engines
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  3. 9th March 2016, 02:14 PM #3
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    OK Thanks, will just check it each day it will go down sooner or later , just wondered if anyone found a better way.


    You see the coolant level drop in the expansion tank when you rev it to 3000 RPM but it rises again once you drop off the revs.


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  4. 9th March 2016, 07:12 PM #4
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    There is also a bleed screw on the expansion tank itself. If your following LR procedure then I'm assuming you know this .
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  5. 9th March 2016, 07:25 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oztourer View Post
    There is also a bleed screw on the expansion tank itself. If your following LR procedure then I'm assuming you know this .

    Yep sure did , but thanks anyway , I think I will just have to try and bleed it each time I stop and see how long it takes to drop to normal level. its now about and inch above the full mark.


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