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Visitor, Sparta, MI, March 12, 2010, 12:16

what would make the cooling system to air lock? its a 2005 3.4 changed the water pump. i thought all the air was out of the system and now i can still smell coolent

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    Flexref March 12, 2010, 12:27
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    Sometimes an air pocket can occur while doing cooling system services. If there is not a visible air bleeder to purge the air out,sometimes just letting it sit for a bit can help air to rise and escape. Recheck your antifreeze level after this..Flex

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    Visitor, January 23, 2011, 13:55

    suck it up

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