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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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When swapping a motor, after the motor is put back in, how do you fill the cooling system back up?
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hemi Killer
When swapping a motor, after the motor is put back in, how do you fill the cooling system back up?
Through the overflow tank.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Hemi Killer
When swapping a motor, after the motor is put back in, how do you fill the cooling system back up?
You can fill it through the radiator hoses. I would at least make sure you fill the radiator all the way up through the upper hose.
Fill the Coolant bottle and leave the cap off prior to starting engine. The coolant will then slowly vent all air through the coolant bottle fill and start to go down. Place fluid in as it goes down.

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Originally Posted by 99Silver6.0
Through the overflow tank.
Where is that?
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
You can fill it through the radiator hoses. I would at least make sure you fill the radiator all the way up through the upper hose.
Fill the Coolant bottle and leave the cap off prior to starting engine. The coolant will then slowly vent all air through the coolant bottle fill and start to go down. Place fluid in as it goes down.

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Just disconnect the hoses and fill it up through each one? Thanks for the info!
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Originally Posted by Hemi Killer
Where is that?
the big clear tank next to the airbox.
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i just poured in the coolant in the clear jug.
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Originally Posted by sroach20
the big clear tank next to the airbox.
Oh, Duh!
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Make sure your using a 50/50 mixture! Don't use water or shall I say tap water. You need to use distilled water or make it easy and buy the Prestone 50/50 pre-mixed approved Dexcool.

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