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Tried searching but couldn’t find my answer so forgive me and feel free to shame me if it has been answered LoL.

i just did a coolant flush and read in a couple threads that you are supposed to fill the rear IOU’s tank as well?

Mine was spray painted or something by the previous owner and I don’t see any marking for coolant level...

my question is 2 parts..

1. Do I fill the radiator until it reaches the cap?
2. How much (if any) do I put in the rear Reservoir tank?

thanks!!
 
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Originally Posted by Packwood Digital
Tried searching but couldn’t find my answer so forgive me and feel free to shame me if it has been answered LoL.

i just did a coolant flush and read in a couple threads that you are supposed to fill the rear IOU’s tank as well?

Mine was spray painted or something by the previous owner and I don’t see any marking for coolant level...

my question is 2 parts..

1. Do I fill the radiator until it reaches the cap?
2. How much (if any) do I put in the rear Reservoir tank?

thanks!!
1. Yes
2. It's roughly about half way cold
 
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1. Yes
2. It's roughly about half way cold

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You are welcome!
 
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You are welcome!

may the rate you and hey you help me I owe you both a drink!
 
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may the rate you and hey you help me I owe you both a drink!
If you are ever in PA I'll take you up on it
 
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If you are ever in PA I'll take you up on it

ive actually had a couple opportunities to get various parts from there I will definitely let you know when I ever head that way
 
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ive actually had a couple opportunities to get various parts from there I will definitely let you know when I ever head that way
Absolutely!
 
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If it sounds like your dash board has indigestion, you may want to burp the radiator. This will get the last air out. With it warm, cover the radiator cap with several rags and open it to the FIRST notch. Keep pressure on the rags. They will keep you from getting scalded. Do this a time or two to get the lasst air outr and your engine will be warm and snug in the front end.
 
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Originally Posted by ol' grouch
If it sounds like your dash board has indigestion, you may want to burp the radiator. This will get the last air out. With it warm, cover the radiator cap with several rags and open it to the FIRST notch. Keep pressure on the rags. They will keep you from getting scalded. Do this a time or two to get the lasst air outr and your engine will be warm and snug in the front end.
thankd! I’ll give this a try!
 



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