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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Bimmer805 on December 13, 2012, 12:22:36 AM

Title: Mishimoto swap
Post by: Bimmer805 on December 13, 2012, 12:22:36 AM

just did a mishimoto swap on my m42 and i was wondering if anyone can tell me any proper bleeding techniques?

Title: Mishimoto swap
Post by: Geoff on December 13, 2012, 06:44:35 AM

does the mishimoto have a bleed screw?  that would make it less messy
     you fill the system slowly to the top,  then start car with bleeder open.  air should make its way out and when coolant only comes out of the bleeder you should be ok.  do this with the heater on.   If you do not have a bleeder it will be more difficult, you will probably have to take the top hose off the rad and stick it back on when air stops coming out...messy, like I said.  Having the car on a slope or ramps with the front elevated usually helps
                                                                                    Geoff

Title: Mishimoto swap
Post by: Bimmer805 on December 13, 2012, 10:15:20 PM

Quote from: Geoff;118323

does the mishimoto have a bleed screw?  that would make it less messy
     you fill the system slowly to the top,  then start car with bleeder open.  air should make its way out and when coolant only comes out of the bleeder you should be ok.  do this with the heater on.   If you do not have a bleeder it will be more difficult, you will probably have to take the top hose off the rad and stick it back on when air stops coming out...messy, like I said.  Having the car on a slope or ramps with the front elevated usually helps
                                                                                    Geoff

Thanks ill try to do that