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Old 03-24-2016, 04:53 PM   #1
kk2002s
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My Box lost it's cool

Drained cooling system, replaced WP, low temp Thermostat, oil cooler 'O' rings.
Nose was jacked a bit higher than rear
I used UView Air lift. Held 26 psi no problem for a few minutes until filling
I filled with around 4+ gallon of distilled water (doing a flush for now).
(I only got a Little over 4 gallons out) That's all it took when vacuum went to 0. Tank level was at around max.
Started and let idle for 15 -20 mins.
Using torque app temp only got up 170s, 180s then it puked, A steady stream started out of overflow. Turned car off, let it sit for awhile, topped off tank level.
Started again, aft 5-10 mins no overflow. Went for a drive around the block. Temps climbed quickly 190s, 200+. Oh no, this is going sideways. Then temps all of sudden went down to 180s, all is good.
Took it for a 7-8 mile drive around town, temps hanging around 183. Some stops and goes - temp creep to low 190s
Let it idle in the drive way, for a bit, temp went to 212, fans came on then back to mid 190s. Never over flowed
I think some thing happened with the new thermostat, maybe got stuck, then started working. Could be an air pocket
I'm going drive it a bit again then drain and refill with 50/50
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