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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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I have read all about how to bleed the air out of coolant and It still has air in it. I try lifting the expansion tank every morning and it seems to be bled and when I drive it sounds of air in the heater core.I have done this with my other disco but this one is being stubborn. I have tried elevating the front and then try and I still cant get the air out. I recently changed the thermostat and flushed the heater core to get my heat back workin and it is, but just cant get the air out. Any suggestions thanks, Brent
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Remove the cap from the overflow tank.
Idle the engine with the heater on until the engine reaches temp and then rev to 2000 rpm and hold it there for a few min.
Replace the cap and then shut it off.
Drive as normal and see if the sound goes away.

Are you loosing coolant?
If you have a leak you will never get rid of the noise.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks Spike 555 I will try this. But Im not loosing coolant just this stubborn air pocket. Thanks for the response
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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when in doubt start hitting things with a hammer
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Thats usually what I do it just doesnt always work for me. I can always tear up more than I can fix
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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thats when duct tape comes in to play
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sloppyjoe
when in doubt start hitting things with a hammer
If I took that approach I wouldn't have much of a Land Rover left.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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I know these things will sure make you mad sometimes but I still like them
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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One thing that you can probably try with regard to your coolant bleeding problem is to slightly raise the front of your truck. You can use a bottle jack, floor jack, ramps, or even 2x4's under the front tires.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Ive tried to park it on car ramps for the night and it doesnt work for me. Its the hardest one to get the air out of. But thanks
 
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