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



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