Topic: just changed out timing belt and waterpump

[smartmonkey]

Ijust finished a timing belt waterpump replacement..got air in the system and the new thermostat isn't opening..how do i purge/burp  the cooling system? thanx for any help in advance  Steve

[gnob]

you run it with the rad cap off it will burp itself fine.

hopefully you put in an oe t-stat?
if not it may not have the weep hole and then youre screwed.
if there was no little jiggle valve you need to pull it and drill a little hole in the flange for air to pass by.

[79coyotefrg]

yea man,  always  make a small hole  for air  to  seep thru  or  its hard as heck  to  get the air out

[CTENG in KS]

My new thermo had a bleed valve...doesn't yours?

[Cheesemaker]

Most of the aftermarket ones from my local parts house comes with the little rattle in them!  Park on a steep hill and crack the cap over night!