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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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well i have the idle problem like so many others do. how do i bleed the coolant so this doesnt happen? every one says bleed the coolant, bleed the coolant, but no one cares to tell me how. is it the same as flushing the coolant cause i know how to flush and fill.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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check your other thread.


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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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isnt there a plastic switch at the bottom of the radiator thats bleeds the coolant?
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by schlit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Park on level ground.
Take rad cap off
Turn car on
Turn Heater control to full heat
Let the radiator fan cycle on and off twice
top off radiator
put cap back on
fill resevior
done</TD></TR></TABLE>
youre forgettn to release the air out, theres a bolt somehwere that u undo while doing this proccess.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SohcPower &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">youre forgettn to release the air out, theres a bolt somehwere that u undo while doing this proccess. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Not always ... B18C doesn't have it, B18B does I believe, not sure about other B series or D series, though. I had to have the hole in my coolant outlet drilled and tapped in order to put the bleeder bolt in. That is BY FAR the easiest way to do it.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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so, you on the engine when the rad cap is open?
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jklobo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Not always ... B18C doesn't have it, B18B does I believe, not sure about other B series or D series, though. I had to have the hole in my coolant outlet drilled and tapped in order to put the bleeder bolt in. That is BY FAR the easiest way to do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
h22 has it
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaEK9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">isnt there a plastic switch at the bottom of the radiator thats bleeds the coolant?</TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be the drain. For draining the radiator.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by schlit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Park on level ground.
Take rad cap off
Turn car on
Turn Heater control to full heat
Let the radiator fan cycle on and off twice
top off radiator
put cap back on
fill resevior
done</TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be the best way. However draining the coolant, and using a tool made by/called Air Lift would be best. It sucks the air out of the system and creates a vacuum, then it sucks fresh coolant back in.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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so for my D i just leave the cap open and that will take care of it for me then right? is that what you people are trying to say? hahahah im back where i started no one knows exactly. has anyone actually done this first hand on a 1994 honda civic Dx coupe?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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my 95 ex with the d16z6 has a bleed bolt. its located where the top radiator hose and cylinder head meet.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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ok. hum.... if it is where the top radiator hose is then wouldn't i have to turn the car on and let the coolant come out of the bleeder? so then SCHLIT is wrong then right? fgraciano1980 how did you bleed it on your car?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jklobo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not always ... B18C doesn't have it, B18B does I believe, not sure about other B series or D series, though. I had to have the hole in my coolant outlet drilled and tapped in order to put the bleeder bolt in. That is BY FAR the easiest way to do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My B18C1 has one
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THEUSED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
My B18C1 has one</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't think mine does?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GetawayInMoscow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think mine does?</TD></TR></TABLE>




Right in front of the VTEC Solenoid
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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Alright, My Z6 has one..Its easy.

Let your car get warm, turn the screw to let the air out, and as soon as coolant starts to come out then close the screw. Done
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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i was wondering... do ALL years have this? i've noticed most 96+ cars do not have a bleeder valve. My shop teacher says it is because the radiator is configured so that the air travels to the top of the cap instead of that screw
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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My y8 doesn't have one. If you don't have one use this method.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by schlit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Park on level ground.
Take rad cap off
Turn car on
Turn Heater control to full heat
Let the radiator fan cycle on and off twice
top off radiator
put cap back on
fill resevior
done</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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thanks i know what a bleed bolt is, its just that i never bleed coolant before. i done clutch and brakes only.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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what means when you say Heat control should be set to MAX , you means that the car should be warm up?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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if you have an air bleeder its by your thermostat housing..

just open it up and leave the rad cap off and let it idle for awhile.. then top it off.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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itsnt there a way to get the coolant running without getting your car up to 210 degrees. cause that **** is hot
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