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    Hey all got a VP last week ran cold as but had lots of gunk in radiator and H20 in it. Removed radiator, Reverse flushed it & Put new thermostat in and coolant. Now it runs hottish (just under half) pretty much all the time. What can i do??? How do i bleed it? and what temp should a VP with coolant and new thermostat run at??? HELP!!! Cheers

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    mine runs around a quarter on normal temp. depends on the weather and how u drive it

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    2 bleed it i leave the cap off while its running and let the air bubble out while toppin it bak up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buddaboy1990 View Post
    2 bleed it i leave the cap off while its running and let the air bubble out while toppin it bak up.
    do as above and squeese the hoses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mack View Post
    do as above and squeese the hoses.
    oh yeah i forgot that part.
    Wrecking VL factory V8 only a few bits left still have full dash/crash pad
    and have a vk 202 motor and 5 speed Make an offer want it gone

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    when i changed me thermostate it ran hotter...around teh mark that you say. however i would still make sure there is no air in teh system for good measures

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