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Checking Coolant Level
- Thread starter RTman10
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If it's anything like mine, that's a 'push-pin' rivet that needs the centre 'plug' to be lifted before you can pull the rest of the rivet bit out. :shocked:
They do make special tools to do that if you want, not particularly expensive, & I'm sure someone will oblige with a link in due course, but I don't do it often enough to warrant that & just use an 'O' ring pick to lift the centre push pin via one of the depressions in the side, then use a small flat blade screwdriver to lift the outside/remainder of the rivet. :thumbup:
While you are checking the coolant in the overflow tank, bear in mind it doesn't NEED to be at the MAX level when it's cold, just anywhere at or over the LOW level (which may be a bit hard to see!) If you fill the overflow tank to the MAX level while the coolant/engine is cold, you will likely only dump all that extra out onto the road/into the nooks & crannies in the tupperware where it'll leak out later the next time the engine warms up & leave you with the level back down somewhere near LOW once it cools down next! That's exactly how it should work & is why you only need to check that the level is above the LOW mark whilst everything is cold!! :lecturef_smilie:
Good Luck! :thumbup:
They do make special tools to do that if you want, not particularly expensive, & I'm sure someone will oblige with a link in due course, but I don't do it often enough to warrant that & just use an 'O' ring pick to lift the centre push pin via one of the depressions in the side, then use a small flat blade screwdriver to lift the outside/remainder of the rivet. :thumbup:
While you are checking the coolant in the overflow tank, bear in mind it doesn't NEED to be at the MAX level when it's cold, just anywhere at or over the LOW level (which may be a bit hard to see!) If you fill the overflow tank to the MAX level while the coolant/engine is cold, you will likely only dump all that extra out onto the road/into the nooks & crannies in the tupperware where it'll leak out later the next time the engine warms up & leave you with the level back down somewhere near LOW once it cools down next! That's exactly how it should work & is why you only need to check that the level is above the LOW mark whilst everything is cold!! :lecturef_smilie:
Good Luck! :thumbup:
Buckeye Bleau
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I use a small screwdriver and carefully pry the center up. If you ever need more of these for any reason you can buy a bag of them from Value Accessories, a page sponsor for just a few bucks.
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youngers
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instruments of distruction
if I am remembering correct , a 10 m.m. allen { or torx } type wrench , and awww heck now I gotta go look it has me thinking what it really is , { be right back , --- foot steps fading ......... foot steps getting closer , ----} o kay took a look , it is a ratchet , with a 10 m.m. 6 point socket , and also , a torx head t 30 wrench , I have my torx on the end of the 1/4 handle that will fit sockets or other 1/4 drive items .... seems too fit a lot of the things on the spyder { on a 2012 any who}
if I am remembering correct , a 10 m.m. allen { or torx } type wrench , and awww heck now I gotta go look it has me thinking what it really is , { be right back , --- foot steps fading ......... foot steps getting closer , ----} o kay took a look , it is a ratchet , with a 10 m.m. 6 point socket , and also , a torx head t 30 wrench , I have my torx on the end of the 1/4 handle that will fit sockets or other 1/4 drive items .... seems too fit a lot of the things on the spyder { on a 2012 any who}
JayBros
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You can get Lisle push pin pliers from a variety of sources, less than $20. A guy can never have enough tools. http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=637
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