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Asked: Oct 18, 2009 - 11:18 AM

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How do you purge the system on a 02 Lincoln LS v8?

I replaced the theromsat & fan now I need to know how to purge 02 LS v8.

In Makes & Models > Lincoln > LS
In Maintenance & Repair > Heating / Cooling
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karjunkie

Date: Oct 19, 2009
Time: 07:50 AM

For the bleeder valve procedure, open it and run the car for about 1/2 hour with a few revving cycles and then close it. For the lower hose, yes take it off the radiator connection and let it drain, then reconnect it and fill it to the normal level. Put a big container under the hose as a lot will come out.

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karjunkie

Date: Oct 18, 2009
Time: 05:17 PM

This is a big problem on these cars. You need to open the bleeder valve and run the engine for 1/2 hour revving it occasionally. Some owners claim removing the lower radiator hose and refilling works (sometimes). If that doesn't work, the only solution is to have the dealer do it for you. Whoever invented the cooling system for this car should be shot!

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1462calvin

Date: Oct 18, 2009
Time: 09:27 PM

open it just a little or take it all the way off? when i remove the lower hose just let it drain from there and then fill it back? i agree with Karjunkie they need to be shoot!!

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karjunkie

Date: Oct 19, 2009
Time: 07:50 AM

For the bleeder valve procedure, open it and run the car for about 1/2 hour with a few revving cycles and then close it. For the lower hose, yes take it off the radiator connection and let it drain, then reconnect it and fill it to the normal level. Put a big container under the hose as a lot will come out.

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