86 to 95 Mustang Radiator Burp to Avoid Overheating
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this video, I burp the radiator after replacing the radiator in my 95 Mustang GT 5.0. These instructions will work on 86 to 95 Mustangs with the 5.0. If you have an issue with a 5.0 overheating, I recommend using these instructions to burp your radiator.
I used the following kit, to burp my radiator.
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What’s the size of the bleeder on thermostat housing. I can’t seem to find the right sized one, used hex and everything was bigger or too small.
T50 torx bit
I have a 95 3.8. My thermostat is staying in the middle and then the fan turns on. Driving it’s at about between N and O. Siting and running long enough it’ll get to halfway when it hits between R and M the fan turns on. Just asking. A friend had one but it never went above O.
The thermostat and if A/C is running will make a difference in the placement of the needle. When A/C is on, the fan is always running. So if you have a 160 degree thermostat and have the A/C on, you could have a lower needle placement than someone with a 195 Degree thermostat with the A/C off.
I have a 94 5.0 and mine doesn't have a plug like that
Some GT don't have them. You would remove the upper radiator house and fill it that way. This will get any bubbles out.
Since I don’t have the bleeder valve do I remove the radiator hose from the radiator side or thermostat side ?
Thermastat side
Hey man, my 95 gt doesn’t have that bolt near the upper radiator hose, I replaced the thermostat a few days ago and filled it back up with coolant, and there’s an air pocket in the system. could I just use the radiator spill proof funnel and have the car run to burp the system?
You should be fine as long as the funnel is higher than the hoses going to the the heater core.
@@chasingmustangs thank you
My 94 gt doesn’t have a bolt on the tstat housing, located somewhere else or not equipped?
Someone probably replaced the original one with a cheap housing without the bleeder. If you don't want to replace it. You can just remove the hose from the housing and fill it directly with coolant.
My factory orig 90 doesn't either.
I just drill every thermostat.
Did you ever figure this out. I have a 1994 GT as well and need to do a coolant flush, but where the bolt is supposed to be, it's not there. Little indentation where the bolt should be, but no bolt. Solid metal over it. I've been the owner since it had 8k miles, and as far as I know the thermostat has never been replaced. Only ford dealership has done repairs. I want to flush the system, but don't want to have issues with air pockets.
@@hotrodray6802 Do you mean you just made your own bleeder valve? I have a 91 Mustang all factory and no bleeder valve. Just going to burp the cooling system the original way.
My thermostat housing doesn't have the bolt on top
Then, you will take off the upper radiator hose and fill that way. Stock one was probably replaced at one time.
@@chasingmustangs Original owner here. That bolt on top of thermostat housing is stock (94-95 mustangs).
My foxbody 5.0 after running for 20 mins still in l on normal and and idling heat will work and it will rise driving goes down and loose heat any ideas ?
Sorry, not sure what you are asking. Are you saying your heater stops working after 20 minutes.
@@chasingmustangs no only works at idle and not getting to running temp takes 20 mins just to warm up the car
@@cadenhicks3136 Sounds like you have a failsafe thermostat that is stuck open. Would explain why the car taking long period to warm up.
I have a 95 gt and I don’t have that bolt on my thermostat housing. Do you have an aftermarket one?
Mine is stock, I suspect some replaced the stock at some point. Simply remove the upper radiator hose and put coolant into the housing until about an inch before the top. This will burp the system for you.
I’m in the same predicament have no bolt on my housing and just replaced the thermostat and it keeps overheating a bit and fan is kicking on late is that a air bubble that would cause that and did notice letting it run with cap off the fluid raises up a bit over flowing on the ground
I ended up buying a burp system from LMR. Works great!
@@motor_citymuscle288 ok I’ll keep that in mind that would do wonders I got it figured out put the thermostat in backwards so it was restricted and not hitting the coolant temperature sensor correctly I was in a rush when I put it in and made a stupid mistake but now I know what happens when you put it in the wrong way 🤣🤣🤣
@@Guitarguy0522 😆 it happens. It’s part of the fun of working on our cars. I was working on the car late, like 3a, and forgot there were two different size bolts for the thermostat housing. Yup I cranked down and shattered the housing 😢 😝. It was a learning lesson.
95 5.0 only 89k miles my radiator is foaming, and gets above the middle on gauge only bleed process I did was fill radiator with heat on didn't remove bleed screw... Is it normal for the coolant to shoot out when revving? I'm worried it's a bad head gasket any advice would be great no smoke or oil mixing
Blown head gasket or blocked coolant passage. You can try using radiator flush kit and see if it helps. You might get lucky and it clears itself, if that is the issue.
@@chasingmustangs the car had evidence of sitting for a long time when I got coolant looked nasty so I changed the coolant and thermostat I'm going to try to bleed the system again using this procedure, does nasty coolant foam when hot or is it because of exhaust gasses?
@@rosssmith9941 really sounds like a head gasket. I have gotten lucky with several coolant flushes and using orange coolant to moisten the gaskets. Sometimes I get lucky, sometimes I don't.
@@chasingmustangs just did exhaust gas analyzer on the radiator no signs of exhaust gasses in cooling system what causes it to gush out of radiator when shutting car off?
@@chasingmustangs I think it's just an old and wore out cooling system sir
Where did u get the funnel
Autozone online. It's the professional series from OEM.
www.amazon.com/ABN-Radiator-Funnel-Fill-Kit/dp/B08D3WY7LH/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3H1HN59M5VDUF&keywords=radiator+burp+kit&qid=1669738497&sprefix=radiato+bur%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-10
Hey man I just bypassed my heater core on a 93 5.0. Now my car which normally runs very cool is now fluctuating a little above half and back down. Is there possibly air in system? Replaced thermostat 6 months ago as well and no trouble till now
I would burb the system. Sound like an air bubble.
Thanks man great video doing this tomorrow. I’m still young and learning and I never knew I could get air trapped in. Great help man
That screw is on top of thermostat?? Should I do this if I replaced the hose and thermostat recently???
Yes, it will make sure you get all the air out of the system.
Yes I'm gonna have to do this as well, I thought just squeezing the coolant tubes would do the job. Now looking at this video, I guess even though I already have coolant in the reservoir, I need to Unbolt that nut to release air
FUNNEL
www.amazon.com/ABN-Radiator-Funnel-Fill-Kit/dp/B08D3WY7LH/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3H1HN59M5VDUF&keywords=radiator+burp+kit&qid=1669738497&sprefix=radiato+bur%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-10