"burping" the CA

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dhen
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Is it necessary to let the air out of the highest point of the CA when you add new coolant, or will it work itself out naturally? I have a custom setup, and my radiator is higher than my engine. Do I need to let the air out somewhere?

Here's a picture of my setup:



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Nope, no burping. The CA will automatically work the air out, especially with your radiator being so much higher than the motor.

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Nice setup!

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float_6969 wrote:Nope, no burping. The CA will automatically work the air out, especially with your radiator being so much higher than the motor.
Thanks, I was worried about hot spots.
r34 gtr wrote:Nice setup!
Thanks, I really appreciate it. I wish I could take credit for it, but someone else set it up for me. I did the non-engine, non-fabrication stuff, though.

If you want to read more, you can go here:

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/DarianHenderson.htm

I've changed a few things, though, and will post pictures when it's ready.


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