1987 Excel Bleed Valve For Coolant?

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1987 Excel Bleed Valve For Coolant?

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chowderhead View Member Profile	Feb 19 2007, 08:03 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-February 07 Member No.: 27,386 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1987 Hyundai Excel GLS	Hi, I'm new to the forum and have already had great luck searching the posts. I have a quick question that maybe someone can easily answer. I have a 1987 Excel. I changed the thermostat about a year ago with no problems. Okay - my boyfriend did it but I watched and held stuff. ;-) Anyway, in the last week the car has occasionally been overheating. It has enough coolant but I think there might be air in the line. Is there a bleed valve somewhere? I'm sure my boyfriend would appreciate any suggestions! THANKS!

montego View Member Profile	Feb 20 2007, 02:35 PM Post #2
GLOBAL MODERATOR Group: Super Mod Posts: 4,650 Joined: 21-January 05 Member No.: 4,257 Status: Location: south east England Drives: XG's (2001&2002)	there is no bleed screw, if you have overheating problems you will need to look elsewhere i.e. is the electric fan working, faulty thermostat, blocked radiator, head gasket leaking BTW welcome to the forums :00000732:

chowderhead View Member Profile	Feb 21 2007, 02:25 PM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-February 07 Member No.: 27,386 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1987 Hyundai Excel GLS	Thanks for the info. I know the fan is working but I'll check out the other things you mentioned.

will View Member Profile	Mar 2 2007, 06:21 PM Post #4
Veteran Group: Members Posts: 1,000 Joined: 18-December 04 Member No.: 3,216 Status: Location: quebec,canada Drives: hyundai excel 1988 3 door	So....... what was it?

chowderhead View Member Profile	Mar 5 2007, 10:21 AM Post #5
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-February 07 Member No.: 27,386 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1987 Hyundai Excel GLS	Well, I changed the thermostat and it appeared at first to be fixing the problem. But then a couple days later it started to overheat again. I don't have any leaks. I would like to flush the radiator first and then I think we'll check the water pump.

will View Member Profile	Mar 11 2007, 05:43 AM Post #6
Veteran Group: Members Posts: 1,000 Joined: 18-December 04 Member No.: 3,216 Status: Location: quebec,canada Drives: hyundai excel 1988 3 door	remove the radiator cap and start the car. When it reaches the thermostat's tempature, you will see the coolant circulate thru the radiator's filler hole. If it don't circulate, it's a sign that the water pump may be faulty.

chowderhead View Member Profile	Mar 16 2007, 12:47 PM Post #7
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-February 07 Member No.: 27,386 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1987 Hyundai Excel GLS	Thanks for the suggestion - I'll try that this weekend. My boyfriend said he thought it might be the water pump. We'll find out.

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