Coolant question
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Coolant question
Hey guys,
This weekend I was working on my 7 as usual and I had 2 things to do. First I wanted to take my throttle body out and clean it really good and second I needed to change my coolant level sensor. I checked the coolant level and it was full so I saved that for last. So i took out the throttle body (god that 90 degree hose below it is a bitch to get off) and cleaned it really well. While doing so I noticed that the seal on the throttle body was all torn up so I'm getting another one. In the meantime I covered the holes on the manifold so nothing would get in. So a day passed and I decided to replace my coolant sensor. So I took the lid off the filler spout and there was no coolant in there.... There was the day before and no coolant leaked out when i disconnected the hoses on the TB. I checked everywhere and I didn't see any place the coolant could have leaked out, unless it dried over night. So I just wanted to see what you guys thought about this. Is it bad or can i just hook the TB back up and fill her up again. I'm new to working on cars so I'm still a noob, but I'm trying to learn all I can. Thanks guys.
This weekend I was working on my 7 as usual and I had 2 things to do. First I wanted to take my throttle body out and clean it really good and second I needed to change my coolant level sensor. I checked the coolant level and it was full so I saved that for last. So i took out the throttle body (god that 90 degree hose below it is a bitch to get off) and cleaned it really well. While doing so I noticed that the seal on the throttle body was all torn up so I'm getting another one. In the meantime I covered the holes on the manifold so nothing would get in. So a day passed and I decided to replace my coolant sensor. So I took the lid off the filler spout and there was no coolant in there.... There was the day before and no coolant leaked out when i disconnected the hoses on the TB. I checked everywhere and I didn't see any place the coolant could have leaked out, unless it dried over night. So I just wanted to see what you guys thought about this. Is it bad or can i just hook the TB back up and fill her up again. I'm new to working on cars so I'm still a noob, but I'm trying to learn all I can. Thanks guys.
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First let me ask you when was the last time you have flush your coolant system? If you havent done it in the past 2 years? Might as well do it.
Drain the coolant, then top of it. Run the car for about a minute or two and keep an eye on the coolant light. Turn off the car, put a rag over the water pump cap and slowly turn it and when you hear a hissing sound. Just slowly turn the cap and remove it. Then top off coolant again. Do this procedure for about 3-4 times or more if necessary to ensure you've burped the system.
Replace the coolant temp sensor before you top off the coolants while you're at it. Forgotten to mention that =P.
Good luck.
-AzEKnightz
Drain the coolant, then top of it. Run the car for about a minute or two and keep an eye on the coolant light. Turn off the car, put a rag over the water pump cap and slowly turn it and when you hear a hissing sound. Just slowly turn the cap and remove it. Then top off coolant again. Do this procedure for about 3-4 times or more if necessary to ensure you've burped the system.
Replace the coolant temp sensor before you top off the coolants while you're at it. Forgotten to mention that =P.
Good luck.
-AzEKnightz
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Ok, Thanks. makes me fell a little more comfortable. My engine was rebuild like a year ago so the coolant is pretty new I would think. But its hailing like a mother right now like golfball sized hail and my car is outside. Gonna go home on my lunch and check it out. God I hope its ok...
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