Heater only gets hot when engine is accelerated

Tiny
PETERBUILT1232
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  • 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 233,000 MILES
I have replaced the thermostat and radiator and fluid. Before I replaced that heat was working fine.
Thursday, December 5th, 2019 AT 7:03 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Sounds like you have air in the system.

There are 2 bleed screws on the system to get the air out. One is on the thermostat housing and the other is at the passenger side front of the motor by the heater hose.

They are 7 mm bleeders.

Open the radiator cap and open the bleeders until only fluid comes out. Then close it. Top off the coolant at the radiator. Then start the motor and run it at 1200 RPM with the radiator cap off until you get heat. Keep an eye on the coolant level and add as needed. That will bleed the system.

Roy
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Thursday, December 5th, 2019 AT 7:18 AM

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