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01 R/T 3.0 coolant bleeder valve?

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Old 02-07-2014, 04:51 AM
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Default 01 R/T 3.0 coolant bleeder valve?

It doesn't blow hot air while at idle once i get moving and it cycles threw, it warms up..checked fluids that's good,has pressure. i was thinking a possible air pocket in the system? I couldn't find the bleeder valve though,is there one? Give sight to the blind please.
 
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Old 02-08-2014, 01:53 PM
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i think some have a bleeder valve some don't .if you have one it would be at the water outlet where top radiator hose goes into engine should be 3 hoses going into it radiator hose and 2 small hoses and a sensor behind hose, if only 2 hoses and no sensor no bleeder valve. most times when heat doesn't work at idle usually caused by a restriction in heater core or cooling system,weak water pump
 
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I dont believe there is a bleeder valve on the coupe. Many people have to "burp" the system. Remove the radiator cap, and let the car warm up. Grab the top hose and squeeze, and force any air out that way. Wait until its warm though, and the thermostat is open.
 
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Burping it helped thank you
But this new issue among many with this vehicle.
I replaced the distributor core a few months back cause it was shorting out,mis firing,staling & shutting off.
Well with the snow melting, its happened again. I went to buy the book for the elecrical schematics its on order But where is the one place its going to short out at connector,fittings, grounds? Its obviously a electrical shortage because of water im just stumped and will be there all day checking obsolete conections...
 
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Here is the factory service manual, maybe it will help. http://tearstone.com/2000-2002-eclipse-service-manual/

Scroll down on the page for individual sections.
 
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