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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Replacing coolant please help-
Hi Everyone-

I just replaced the radiator on my 89 300E, and now i need to fill the radiator with coolant, however, there is no cap on the radiator, so how do i fill it?

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over flow bottle/ expansin tank, right side of car, behind the windshield washer bottle.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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that seems to be the thing to do, but will it fill the radiator? Do i have to have the engin running? I was under the impression that it was some sort of vaccuum system and it only supplied a bit extra for the radiator when it was needed. I was going to try to pour coolant down one of the hoses before they were attatched to the water pump, but that didnt seem like a really good idea.

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as long as you have the hoses hooked up correctly then you're ok. just open the cap and pour until you reach the max line.
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over flow bottle/ expansin tank, right side of car, behind the windshield washer bottle.
to avoid air bubbles remove the upper hose from the radiator while engine is idle and wait till you see no air.
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If refilling through the expansion tank doesn't work, you can refill through the thermostat housing.
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Refill plug in front left side of cylinder head as well. Use new washer.
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you could also park the car with front wheels up on a driveway/ curb or something, the bubbles/ air will gravitate towards the highest point.
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