Hey
I'm doing a coolant flush and refill on 1998 Sunfire (2.2 OHV). I have already found the drain plug on the radiator and engine block. Does anyone know the location of the bleeder screw(s)? I know there's one for the heater core which is easy to find, but I'm wondering if there's another one.
Thanks
Search. I have personally already posted pics showing the location.
To be honest I think you found them all, i havent really heard of a bleeder screw for the coolant system, There obviously should be the pitcock which is the white knob on the radiator and one in the block and heater core if accessible. if there isnt another one you still pretty much have it covered.
Alex Currington wrote:To be honest I think you found them all, i havent really heard of a bleeder screw for the coolant system, There obviously should be the pitcock which is the white knob on the radiator and one in the block and heater core if accessible. if there isnt another one you still pretty much have it covered.
Well then open your ears and your hood. They are there.
Click this damn thing before you listen to anymore idiots
It also depends a bit on your exact application and year. I have both a 96 and 97 - both 2.2. The 96 has both bleeders as pictured.
The 97 (on onwards) does not have the bleed port on the block - instead you may find a fitting with a line connected to it that runs across in from of the engine, and into the coolant reservoir. This the engine block is self-bleeding on 97 and newer. The heater core bleed port is still there just behind the oil dip stick - as pictured. Air lock in the cooling was always a big problem on these engines - thus finally they put in a self bleeding line.
As you have a 98, I suspect you may only find the one bleed port. Use caution - they break easily.
i hope your not calling me an idiot
Alex Currington wrote:i hope your not calling me an idiot
Whats gonna happen? Your gonna e-thug me? I am not scared of you. I was getting very annoyed with all the stupid post and incorrect answers. Im guessing you didnt even take the time to look for the answer, just posted.
i have a 96 2.2 and there is a bleeder on the steel tube running across the front of the engine
It is on metal line on drivers side of engine, simple to find if you follow coolant line from reservoir, its a little knob. As Mike said, use caution, broke mine the first time and had to go to junk yard and get new line, as far as I know parts stores don't carry them.
Tinkles, wow what a douch, annoyed with all the incorrect answers? how hard is it to change your damn coolant?and why didnt you post dip@!#$? and what a nice nickname do u wet your pants?
You brought this post back just to say that? I atleast provided some help. Were my posts sugar coated? No. Do i care if everyone likes me on the interwebz? Nope not at all.
And as for my nickname. If comments like that bothered me, do you think i would use that name?
New sig on the way.
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