96XJ-240k

just installed 5 freeze plugs, filled the coolant system then ran the engine, still needs more water getting to hot so how would i get the air out?

thanks

COSXJFAN

Year of Jeep?? I assume it's a 96 according to your screen name, but don't know for sure...

96XJ-240k

sorry it's a 96 Country 4.0

claygrassmann

get the prestone flush and fill fittings its like 5 bucks and put it inline with the hose that goes from your t stat housing along your valve cover and then to to the fire wall

COSXJFAN

You should be able to burp it by filling it up first, then leave the radiator cap off, starting the Jeep, and wait for the t-stat to open, your level should drop, and when this happens add more coolant until full. Top off the over flow bottle, and replace the radiator cap, and take it for a drive, then check fluid level again. If you have lost more air in the system, the level in the over flow bottle will have dropped. If you need to add more, then do so. I would keep an eye on it for a few days, just to be on the safe side. This is assuming that your system is functioning properly!! HTH!!

jaqattack02

Last time I did it my brother poured coolant into the radiator till it filled, then we started squeezing the upper hose, and it would cause the coolant to bubble, letting out air, and the level would drop, then we poured in more. Kept doing that till it wouldn't drop anymore. Ran it up to temp so the t-stat opened, then cut it off and did it again.

TrekkerJmm

I went this way a few months ago and for the $3.99 that AZ charged me it was well worth it IMHO...Tj

98 JeepJeep

did the same but squeezed the lower hose.

96XJ-240k

well when i get into town will look for the adapter, last night i ran till the temp was almost in the red! so stopped and let it sit all night, today i was able to get most of the air out. will try squeezing the hose later.