OVER HEATING AFTER REPLACING WATER PUMP

Tiny
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CANGED THE WATER PUMP OUT AND WHEN I START THE CAR THE TEMP GOES WAY UP.
Monday, February 13th, 2012 AT 1:58 AM

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Tiny
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You need to be sure that your coolant level is correct. Here is a procedure to get it full.
Fill the reservoir and radiator (if possible) then start the car and let it run for a min. Then turn it off and refill the coolant. Start the car and let it get hot (but not overheating) then let it cool and refill the coolant.
You have to do this procedure in order to get all the air out. You might also have a bleed valve on the thermostat housing that you can open to bleed the air.
This is the most likely cause of your problem.
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Monday, February 13th, 2012 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
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TANK YOU SO MUCH. IT WORKED JUST LIKE U SAID.
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Monday, February 13th, 2012 AT 2:56 AM
Tiny
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That's great. I know of a lot of mechanics who don't know this trick. I'm glad it worked for you!
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Monday, February 13th, 2012 AT 3:33 AM
Tiny
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THANK U AGAIN. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE I DID WUT U SAID. I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION. THIS TIME ABOUT HEADLIGHTS. I JUST PUT NEW ONES ON MY CAR AND I NEED TO ADJUST THEM. I CAN SEE IT IS WITH THE LITTLE RODS ON THE LIGHT BUT I DON'T KNO WHAT HEIGHT THEY SHUD B WHEN I ADJUST? IS THERE A CERTAIN LEVEL THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO B AT?
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Friday, February 24th, 2012 AT 11:03 AM

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