North Idaho 5.oh
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Ok, so this is a 1996 Mazda b4000 that I just recently purchased from the original owner (yes it’s absolutely mint) and it had a coolant leak from the right side of the timing cover (as you’re looking at the engine) down by the motor mount.
It does not have oil in the coolant, or vise versa.
I just went through and re-sealed the timing cover, front main seal, water pump, thermostat, lower intake gasket, upper plenum o-rings, valve cover gaskets and all associated gaskets and o-rings….
Now the issue is, I started it up to burp/bleed the system, and it’s not building pressure and the temp gage is going up maybe 1/4 way up and then going straight back to the C… Heat is on and it’s hot, took it for a drive and it’s the same thing.
Maybe I’m over thinking it or maybe it needs to be bled better? Any input would be great!
Oh, it has an aftermarket radiator cap (with the red lever) if that’s a possibility of an issue….?
It does not have oil in the coolant, or vise versa.
I just went through and re-sealed the timing cover, front main seal, water pump, thermostat, lower intake gasket, upper plenum o-rings, valve cover gaskets and all associated gaskets and o-rings….
Now the issue is, I started it up to burp/bleed the system, and it’s not building pressure and the temp gage is going up maybe 1/4 way up and then going straight back to the C… Heat is on and it’s hot, took it for a drive and it’s the same thing.
Maybe I’m over thinking it or maybe it needs to be bled better? Any input would be great!
Oh, it has an aftermarket radiator cap (with the red lever) if that’s a possibility of an issue….?
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