I just replaced my water pump and am having trouble getting the water to flow. I loosened the water flange bleed screw on the head and eventually steam came out then water. Temp gauge never got above 1/4. I have no hot water flow to the heater, car is on ramps. I figure I drained approximately 3 gallons prior and at this point have added 2 and the reservoir is full.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to get the car off the ramps? I had no coolant problems prior to changing to the new type pump and thermostats.
HELP? TIA.

 

I did the search and it sounds like my problems are normal. Apparently getting the air out is a real PITA.
I will cycle thru this process some more, maybe rent a coolant pressure tester.
see ya

 

I think you might have better luck on level ground. That's the way I've always done it and I've never encountered any filling problems. You could also try a little 'mouth-to-mouth' - blow into the fill spout to put some additional pressure behind the water...

 

When the car is running, the heater is on full hot correct? Also, double check your heater control valve, maybe the vacuum line popped off.

 

If you have an air compressor this vacuum bleeder/tester is worth the price of admission if you work on cars a lot. I've borrowed my friends several times and it works like a champ no matter what position your car is in.

http://www.thetoolmaster.com/browsep...stem-Tool.HTML

 

Hell Yeah Buddy!!!! I have one of those (Snap On) and its AWESOME!!!! Ask Knfeparty, slightly easier than bleeding...

Mark

 

+1K 'Slightly' is an understatement. I've never seen a specialty tool work so well on a task that causes many people to pull their hair out. It's nice being able to test the system first for leaks before filling. So far it's worked on my P-cars, BMW, Q45, old Chevy van, and a Ford Ranger.