"Burping the ISB"
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Brooks, Alberta
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
"Burping the ISB"
Something that I have been wondering about for quite some time
I beleive some engine cooling systems can become air locked after replacing the thermostat and refilling with coolant and I have heard of people prying open the thermostat a bit and inserting an asperin before installation to allow coolant to fill the area above the thermostat I presume and prevent this problem. I beleive that this proceedure is refered to as "Burping the engine". I'm thinking that being that I have never seen a post regarding this problem on this board that the ISB must be immune to it?
Thanks in advance for any clarification
John
I beleive some engine cooling systems can become air locked after replacing the thermostat and refilling with coolant and I have heard of people prying open the thermostat a bit and inserting an asperin before installation to allow coolant to fill the area above the thermostat I presume and prevent this problem. I beleive that this proceedure is refered to as "Burping the engine". I'm thinking that being that I have never seen a post regarding this problem on this board that the ISB must be immune to it?
Thanks in advance for any clarification
John
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sundre, Alberta
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Someone can correct me on this, but the Cummins have a "jiggle" pin that allows this trapped air to escape.
I have replaced or have had my thermostat out for whatever reason and have never had a trapped air problem, just refill what was drained and go.
Jeff
I have replaced or have had my thermostat out for whatever reason and have never had a trapped air problem, just refill what was drained and go.
Jeff
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just replaced radiator on mine, I refilled it and have no problem. Temp marks fine and motor is just right.
These motors are Cummins guys, there's a reason why they are famous for being good.
These are no LLYs, LBZs or Powerjokes, our motors are studied to have industrial usage, not just in a pickup. Have you seen a Duramax in a powerplant generator ? Or in an escavator ?
Guess what...you ain't !!!!!!!
These motors are Cummins guys, there's a reason why they are famous for being good.
These are no LLYs, LBZs or Powerjokes, our motors are studied to have industrial usage, not just in a pickup. Have you seen a Duramax in a powerplant generator ? Or in an escavator ?
Guess what...you ain't !!!!!!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4WDXPRT
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
7
09-08-2004 06:43 PM