Take the cap off while cold, then start the engine up and let it get up to
temperature (idling). This will force the air bubbles out - as you see the
level at the top of the radiator drop, add more coolant (in the proper mix, of
course).
"Ryan G." wrote:
> Did
> you pull the radiator cap off (cold please!!!) and see where the level
> is at??
>
> Yup I sure did. Coolant is right at the top. However the overflow
> tank was empty. I have no knowledge of cooling systems soooooooooo was that
> my problem?
>
> You might have a leak around the thermostat housing, common prob. Was
> there alot of crap around the housing when you took out the 'stat??
>
> There was plenty of crap down there--the gasket was pretty much
> nonexistent.
>
> did you bleed the air out of your system after you filled your radiator?
> Don't remember the exact procedures for the dakota, but i think it's run
> with your cap off or something.
>
> Did that too.
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