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1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is
no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap
slowly about
one-quarter turn to
I the left and then stop.
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If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant
surge tank with
the proper
mix, up
to the base of the
filler neck.
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4. With the coolant
surge tank
pressure cap off,
start the engine
and let it run until
you can feel the
upper radiator
hose getting hot.
Watch out
for the
engine fan(
s).
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be
lower.
If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant
surge tank until the level reaches
5. Then replace the
pressure cap. Be
sure the pressure
cap is tight.
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When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP
NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap \
line up with the
overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, an GM cap is
recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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NOR", 2MAINTENNf'E REPUCEMENT
PARTS
Air Cleaner Element
..................
Battery ............
Fuel Filter Element .
..................
Engine Oil Filter ...
..................
PCV Valve ........
..................
......................... AC Type A1096C
...............................
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........................ ACType
...............................
25096932
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GF-624K
25121976
........................... AC Type PF51
............................... 25012760
........................ AC Type CV895C
............................... 25095452
Spark Plugs (Gap .035)
........................ AC Type 41-906
.................................................. 5614244
Serpentine Drive Belt
.............................. 10186120
Upper Radiator Hose
.............................. 10237347
Lower Radiator Hose
.............................. 10237353
Lower Radiator Hose (H.D.)
........................ 10237349
SurgeTankCap
................................... 10244485
Thermostat
....................................... 10128336
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