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gumby_jared 04-10-2010 09:24 AM

Coolant eruption
 
Just got my 2000 Alero back from getting a new trans and the rack replaced and wanted to do regular maintenance so I changed the oil and topped off fluids. I assume I over-filled the coolant because I did a drive and when I stopped and turned the car off coolant erupted through the over-flow (I think). Since then I can't get the level right and either the car doesn't leak at all, but the light is on - or I get the light to turn off and it pees on the ground. And for some reason, even when the temp gage registers hot, there's cold air blowing through the vents.

I saw something about the bleeder valve on the water pump, is that probably all I need to do? I've never worked on a car that had the pressurized overflow tank so I'm at a loss, never had this kind of problem before.

rustyballs_69 04-11-2010 07:51 PM

You need to open the bleeder screw with the car running. Keep it open till no more air comes out. You may need to do this 2 or 3 times letting the car cool down between each time.

gumby_jared 05-03-2010 08:09 AM

Thanks, that seems to have done the trick!


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