Bleed out the system. Run the heater too, to get the coolant through there too.
I did an alternator on a Saturn once. It took me 6 hours in the cold. Removing the front right wheel and the fender lining helps (a little). Dave. '90 GLi ----- Original Message ----- : Hey guys need your assistance. I was changing the alternator in my : girlfreinds Saturn today (POS) they stick it all the way in the back of the : engine under the P/S pump and under the exhaust manifold. Anyways, i was : driving to the Auto parts store and i notcied my water temp gauge going up. : Nothing big it was hot (85 F) in Miami. But the needle kept going to the : last line. I got to the parts store bought the new alternator and came out : to coolant all over the ground. I busted a small (3") hose all the way under : the oil filter next to P/S pump. Anyways i changed the hose while in the : parking lot with a generic one till i get the original one from the dealer. : Start the drive home and again its overheating within 5-7 mins. Can anyone : explain why? I need to drive home tonight (30 mins) and i can't seem to find : out why it is overheating. I tried the turning on of the heater to get rid : of the excess heat and nothing. Please help!! : : Vincent : 87 GTI 16V _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
