the overflow bottle has a little indentation on it that can be hooked on the secondary hood latch hook (after removing a few fasteners) this puts it just high enough to fill the engine and allow air to escape there is a bleeder on the system that only the dealer knew about on mine. even an experienced mechanic didn't know about it.
It could be caused by a defective pressure cap on the radiator cooling system.
You don't fix it you replace it. Drain the radiator, replace the hose, and the thermostat, flush the system, install a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water, bleed the system.
thermostat or air in clling system replace thermostat and bleed the system
1) remove radiator cap2) Fill radiator with coolant.3) replace radiator cap4) remove reservior cap5) fill to "fill cold" line6) replace reservior capIf your system not very low or empty you can omit 1-3.
To replace a radiator valve in your home heating system, first turn off the heating system and drain the radiator. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the old valve, then clean the threads on the pipe. Apply thread sealant to the new valve and screw it onto the pipe, tightening it securely. Refill the radiator with water, bleed any air from the system, and turn the heating system back on to test the new valve.
The heater core has no overflow hose. Cooling system is a closed loop system and the only overflow hose is the one going from the radiator cap to the reservoir. A thermostat that is stuck closed will cause the engine to overheat. Drain and flush the radiator, replace the thermostat, install a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water, bleed air from the system. You may also need to replace the radiator cap. Be sure and replace these parts with OEM parts.The heater core has no overflow hose. Cooling system is a closed loop system and the only overflow hose is the one going from the radiator cap to the reservoir. A thermostat that is stuck closed will cause the engine to overheat. Drain and flush the radiator, replace the thermostat, install a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water, bleed air from the system. You may also need to replace the radiator cap. Be sure and replace these parts with OEM parts.
The hose is soft and mushy inside. Replace the hose. Possible clogged radiator. Replace the hose first. You also might have a clogged radiator core. Have a reputable radiator shop check and flush your cooling system.
You should replace the radiator cap if it is leaking coolant, not sealing properly, or showing signs of damage. A faulty radiator cap can lead to issues like overheating, coolant loss, or air entering the cooling system, which can cause damage to your engine. Regularly inspecting and replacing the radiator cap can help prevent these problems and maintain the efficiency of your cooling system.
easiest way to disconnect is to remove airbag fuse from vehicle. why you need to disconnect to remove a radiator is beyond me, the radiator has nothing to do with the airbags
No, just replace the radiator. The other one (in the front) is the condenser for the a/c system.
To replace the radiator on a 1992 Mazda Miata, start by draining the coolant and disconnecting the negative battery cable. Remove the hoses connected to the radiator, then unscrew the mounting bolts that hold the radiator in place. Carefully lift the old radiator out and install the new one, securing it with the bolts, and reconnect the hoses. Finally, refill the cooling system with coolant and reconnect the battery before testing the system for leaks.
No PCV valve on this engine. Has "PCV system". Hose from valve cover to throttle body. Nothing to replace.