Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:41:54 +0100 From: "Jools" <jmaynospamco.uk> Subject: Re: 9000 2.3SE overheating - maybe
"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:c6tvg2$g72r6$1nospam52899.news.uni-berlin.de... > Jools wrote: > > Ah. The water pump was replaced recently. I thought the system was self > > bleeding? > > It is, but sometimes it needs some help :-) > > What I normally do is get it up to temperature, the 'pump' the rad top > hose by hand. This will often clear big bubbles. > > If the thermoswitch and the thermostat are old, I'd be inclined to > replace them as a matter of course - they cost little, and are very > important components. Then make sure you have no air in the system. > > -- > Grunff OK, I will try 'pumping', then replace the switch & stat. Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated. Cheers Julian --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.624 / Virus Database: 401 - Release Date: 15/03/2004