Wobbly wrote:
Get the engine warm enough so that the thermostat opens. Pull up on the radiator vent on the passenger side of the radiator and have heat selected so coolant passes through the heater. Rev the engine a bit to assure that coolant can push the air out. Then close the vent. Turn off the engine. Check coolant level after the system has cooled down. Keep the reservoir cap on until the engine has cooled down.
Ok.... I"'ve done that in the past.
Update:
I have been working on the jeep from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, checking and rechecking hoses and clamps for leaks and discovered that the rubber heater hose closest to the firewall and just above the turbo were very soft and the left most one (passenger side) had a small drop of cooalnt hanging from the clamp,that I hadn't noticed before because I couldn't see it or reach to feel it. I believe the heat from the turbo deteriorates the hoses making them soft and mullable. These hoses were not heat resistant but were wrapped in heat resistant fabric that was falling apart. I decided to replace both hoses, I couldn't locate the heat resistant fabric from any local parts store, and I am not sure if I need it now that the hoses are heat resistant. Any advice on that would be appreciated.
The dealer wanted $112.00 for a heater hose kit/set. You can't just buy 2 small hoses that you need, you have to get the whole set of 4 small 5/8" hoses.
Forget that...... so I replaced them both with new 5/8" high temperature heater hose cut to size from NAPA, for $8.00.
This job was a PITA; you can't get your hands near the rear clamps to turn the little nut on the strap clamp. It took me hours and left me with bleeding knuckles.
Get ready to set aside some serious time if you need to do this job and it isn't fun.
Now onward to get the air out.
I'll keep you posted.
Racer
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