Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 2, 2003 Support Team Share Posted August 2, 2003 Morning folks - got up early and with fresh eyes was able to fit all the necessary hoses and the Laminova is now all connected up. I'm now trying to refill the cooling system but not getting very far. I have the front of the car up on ramps but I don't think that is high enough - the radiator is not even filling up. Is there a tried and tested process for refilling? Should I fill through the raditor top hose first? If I can get this done this morning, I can make the most of the weather . Cheers, Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 2, 2003 Author Support Team Share Posted August 2, 2003 I think I'm there now. Been for a short blat - temperature between 85 and 87 while moving and fan cuts in around the 100 mark when stuck in traffic and gets temp down below 95 fairly quickly. Oil heated up very quickly so the Laminova is doing it's stuff in that regard too. Oil pressure has dropped a bit but is steady and no sign of leaks yet. Oil temp was stable at 80 but was only a short drive so I'll have to wait and see as regards oil cooling. Will keep checking levels and hoses over the next few blats. Cheers to the people who gave me support in my hour of despair last night. Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorAtle Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Some racers here have fitted a T-junction on the water expansion tank hose that goes to the radiator top plug. They claim that they no longer need to jack the front of the car high up. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I believe Mick Smith & JJ have a small 'tap' connector on one of the top hoses. This has a removable screw that acts as a bleed at the highest point on the coolant system. Give JJ a bell - he'll advise. Surely not fame academy on again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 shaun, mick graciously gave me one of his super duper bleed devices, for our organising the LTL 2003 extension. if you want to borrow it, drop me an email off list. i'm just above uxbridge so you can either bring your car around today, or call around and borrow it. Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorAtle Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Just curious - why isn't the expansion tank vented? I understand that water expands when hot, and the air in the tank will be compressed - but won't this lead to more pressure in the coolant system that we ideally would like to be without? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 The cap has a realease pressure. If the system becomes over pressurised, then the cap will 'blow' allowing the pressure etc out. - IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 you can also put your mouth onto the expansion tank when the engine is warm, and leave the bleed screw off and blow into it to force bubbles out. not the most tasty of things to do, but if you start with doing this with top heater hose off(that feeds the water rail) blowing, then when just fluid, do the same to the bleed screw, it gets rid of about 80%. you really need mick's bleed device shaun. it ROCKS Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 see here for one way to bleed the system. New site! mycaterham.com here 50,000miles in 2 years Edited by - angus&tessa on 3 Aug 2003 15:10:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Nice one! 😬 Speedy Steve's Workshop here Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrypike Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 steve, what is mick's bleed device and from where might i get one? have done the jacking, blowing, warming, screwing routine but haven't tried to dead lift my 7, what's the recommended lift point? 😬 jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 loosen the rad top bleed screw. seal your lips on the header tank (on the inside blowing up a plastic bag) and blow until coolant comes out the rad. easy. its actually quite tasty i find HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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