quick newb radiator question (i tried search)

[kerv]

When my 89 engine is cold and I open the radiator cap should I be able to see the radiator without and fluid in there? Upon glancing in, i don't see much liquid, yet my coolant resivor is still within levels.. any ideas? Can I add coolant right into the cap hole? How much do I add? Until it fills right up? To my understanding there should be no air in the system right?

Thanks for the help,

Kevin

[mrmephistopheles]

add and add and add until it won't go any more. make sure your bleeder bolt is removed (on intake manifold near head & front of motor).

[kerv]

Can you clarify where the bleeder bolt is? Is it near the o2 sensor? I can't seem to find it. Is there any pics you can supply?

Kev

[mrmephistopheles]

Originally posted by mrmephistopheles
on intake manifold near head & front of motor.

how is that not clear?

[nrcooled]

Originally posted by mrmephistopheles
how is that not clear?

If he is a super n00b then he problally doesn't know what you said. Meaning he doesn't know where the head is or what an intake mani is.

You may want to draw a picture or reference a pic

[einherjar]

my radiator never filled to the top, you could see the coolant it, but it was never completely full.