Air lock?

1. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

   #1 26th February 2009, 15:18

   For some reason the coolant isnt pumping around my engine and the heaters are stone cold, but the engine is hot. Does anyone think this may be an air lock? How do you get the air out? Ive taken the little cap off at the back off the engine bay and this relieved some pressure by the sound of it. But it hasnt helped. I have no idea how to do it really.....
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 26th February 2009, 15:28

   You open all the bleed screws (3) then start the engine, and close each bleed acre as coolant comes out. Might need to squeeze some hoses to help get rid of the air. Just remember to have a header tank and fill it right up.
3. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

   #3 26th February 2009, 15:35

   Oh cool man. Thanks
4. wallace570 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 annan Posts: 224 saxo vtr phase1

   #4 27th February 2009, 00:11

   maybe ur thermostats buggerd take it off boil the kettle put the thermostat in a jug pour the boiling water over it if it doesnt open its a new thermostat you need but if it is air lock jst do as raunchz says
5. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

   #5 27th February 2009, 01:26

   All sorted. Air lock.