Where is the bleed screw on a Cavalier?
Where is the bleed screw on a Cavalier?
It sounds like you may have air trapped in the cooling system. The Cavalier has a bleed screw located on the high part of the metal coolant pipe in the front of the engine. From: 2carpros.com forum… “Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap.
Why is my Cavalier 2.2 leaking coolant?
There is a leak due to corrosion in an elbow in the coolant system in my son’s 2002 Cavalier 2.2. The upper radiator hose connects to the elbow, which goes into the engine (block?).
What’s the problem with my 2000 Cavalier heater?
My 2000 cavalier is loosing some serious coolant. There is no sign of external leakage and I’ve checked the oil and it’s normal. There isn’t any smoke either. Where is it going. I’m also loosing power and it’s getting hard to start. The heater blows hot on and off, the thermostat has been replaced and the temp. gauge is on red and fluctuates.
Why does my Cavalier 2.0 liter fan run at 190?
2000 Cavalier 2.0 Liter . Started loosing coolant. Pressure tesed no leaks. Found system pushing coolant out of overflow hose like a garden hose. Replaced thermostat, same problem. Fan runs @ 190 OK. I can only think there is a restricition in the system causing the backup.
It sounds like you may have air trapped in the cooling system. The Cavalier has a bleed screw located on the high part of the metal coolant pipe in the front of the engine. From: 2carpros.com forum… “Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap.
There is a leak due to corrosion in an elbow in the coolant system in my son’s 2002 Cavalier 2.2. The upper radiator hose connects to the elbow, which goes into the engine (block?).
My 2000 cavalier is loosing some serious coolant. There is no sign of external leakage and I’ve checked the oil and it’s normal. There isn’t any smoke either. Where is it going. I’m also loosing power and it’s getting hard to start. The heater blows hot on and off, the thermostat has been replaced and the temp. gauge is on red and fluctuates.
2000 Cavalier 2.0 Liter . Started loosing coolant. Pressure tesed no leaks. Found system pushing coolant out of overflow hose like a garden hose. Replaced thermostat, same problem. Fan runs @ 190 OK. I can only think there is a restricition in the system causing the backup.
Where are the bleeder screws in the coolant system?
Bleeder screws reside in the air bleed housing assembly in the cooling system. They release any air bubbles and prevent any more air bubbles from forming in your coolant. Over time, bleeder screws or bleeder valves can break down and need to be replaced. A bad or failing bleeder screw may let in air and result in your engine overheating.
Can a bad bleeder screw cause an engine to overheat?
They release any air bubbles and prevent any more air bubbles from forming in your coolant. Over time, bleeder screws or bleeder valves can break down and need to be replaced. A bad or failing bleeder screw may let in air and result in your engine overheating. O’Reilly Auto Parts carries bleeder screw replacements for most models.
