Try bleeding the out of the system this way first. Start the engine.
Idle the engine for 1 minute.
Loosely install the surge tank cap. Do not allow the system to build up pressure.
Cycle the engine from idle to 3000 RPM in 30 second intervals until the engine coolant reaches 99 °C (210 °F) and the thermostat opens.
Shut off the engine.
Refer to step 2 in order to remove the surge tank cap.
Start the engine.
Idle the engine for 1 minute. Fill the surge tank to 1/2 inch above the COLD FULL mark on the surge tank.
Install the radiator surge tank cap.
Cycle the RPM. Idle the engine to 3000 in 30 second intervals until the engine coolant reaches 99 °C (210 °F).
Shut off the engine.
Top off the coolant, as necessary, to 1/2 inch above FULL COLD mark on the surge tank.
Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the compartment.
Inspect the concentration of the coolant.
Post back if this works.
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 12:32 PM