Cooling System Pressure Test and Refill

Today we're going over how we refill cooling systems to eliminate as much chance of air pockets as we can.
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[@MO-vr1jg]

Good information- thanks for the tips when you don’t have the professional tools.

[@richardsauer599]

Thanks for the video! I like stuff like this.

[@michaelshin69]

Like these types of videos. Thanks

[@stevelopez3488]

How much air supply do you need. Can this be done with 20-30 gallon air compressor?

[@OTRAMM]

I've never tried it with a small compressor, but I'd imagine it would work. You don't need it to flow for very long to build vacuum.

[@57carpediem]

on the 100 series timing belt change, would you recommend doing the water pump at the same time?

[@OTRAMM]

Absolutely. The water pumps are usually bad at 90k. We do everything behind the timing covers along with the fan bracket, serpentine belt and tensioner, and heater tees.

[@onesri6108]

Could you do a video on how to replace fuel injectors?

[@OTRAMM]

I can if we get that job in the shop. It's not something we see often though.

[@UnPetitPique]

thanks! audio only seems to be on one side for me?

[@OTRAMM]

It's weird. I usually edit listening to my computer speakers. It sounds normal on them. When I switched to my headphones, it's definitely only one side. My new audio cord must be bad.

[@MJ-ex8dl]

For an inexperienced diyer…would the burp funnel be sufficient on a 80 series 1fzfe? Any advice to look out for?

[@OTRAMM]

Yep. Burp funnel is all you really need. The vacuum fill is just added insurance.

[@appraiserdmitchell]

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