The box shown at around 2:20min looks like PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE Radiator Pressure Tester Kit (63862) and the vacuum kit used in the video looks like MADDOX Cooling System Test and Refill Kit (64985).
Nope . Will work on a half full system. You just dont want the system all the way full, because it will start to suck the coolant up and spit it out the front of the device
Question I tried the conventional way burping it using the bleeders still have air in there. I was going to try this system. Do I have to drain the coolant? I have in there to use this system?
So I purchased the maddox vacuun seal to refill my 2010 chevy equinox and discovered it has a over fill hole under the coolant overfill tant that will not allow it to hold vacuum presure. Do i need to tape this closed? as it will not hold vacuum pressure.
Were you able to find a solution. I have recently purchased same tool and installed it but can not get a vacuum. The only thing I have done was loosen drain plug to empty coolant and replaced coolant bypass valve. I have check the areas to see if I have leak but it doesn't appear to have one. I am assuming that I am missing something since it doesn't pull any vacuum. I know the instructions mention turning off overflow hose on some radiators, but I am not sure where they are talking about.
So mine was about a gallon short and when using mine I just bought it still spit some water out. I got a good vacuum but it's always spitting like a dirty little....well you know
It absolutely will but it may draw residual coolant into the tank or radiator and try to suck it up. At that point, quit vacuuming the system and let it draw the new coolant in
I'm wondering if it will work on a 5 Gal portable tank🤔. If not I need a good med sized shop compressor....... now its onto Project Farm & other reviews!😐
It should . Some dodge motors have a bleeder screw. If yours does, lossen it and start filling the radiator/reservoir until the coolant cones out the bleeder screw. Tighten the screw and that should also help het air out but make sure to do the procedure with the engine off.
@@WhatTheDuckAuto psi can not be used as a unit of torque. Psi is force per unit area, while torque is force per unit distance. Also, it is inches of mercury because that's exactly how an old school dial works where you literally read the change in distance of a mercury column for exerted pressures.
The box shown at around 2:20min looks like PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE Radiator Pressure Tester Kit (63862) and the vacuum kit used in the video looks like MADDOX Cooling System Test and Refill Kit (64985).
I believe you're correct it was an x co worker of mine tools. I think he pieced both the units you described together
Thanks......now I need to have both!!!!😁
So this goes on the radiator, NOT the overflow/filler container?
Either or
Does the coolant have to be completely empty?
Nope . Will work on a half full system. You just dont want the system all the way full, because it will start to suck the coolant up and spit it out the front of the device
I have an 06 chevy equinox and there is not a radiator cap. Does it hook up the reservoir to create the vacuum as well? Anything helps
Yes you go through the coolant tank if not through the radiator
Much appreciated brotha!!
@@moistcobrah no problem glad to help
This maybe a stupid question but how does it pull vacuum in the engine if the thermostat is closed
It's pulling a vacuum from both sides of the thermostat
I wondered also, but don't all thermostats have a inconspicuous bleed port?
Best damn tool to use especially on these new cars worth every penny takes like 2 mins
Can I check for leaks without draining fluid ? Or does it have to be empty?
Awesome job bro
Question I tried the conventional way burping it using the bleeders still have air in there. I was going to try this system. Do I have to drain the coolant? I have in there to use this system?
Nope it will still pull a vacuum with coolant in the system. It will bring it to the recovery tank and that's normal
Ty
So I purchased the maddox vacuun seal to refill my 2010 chevy equinox and discovered it has a over fill hole under the coolant overfill tant that will not allow it to hold vacuum presure. Do i need to tape this closed? as it will not hold vacuum pressure.
Were you able to find a solution. I have recently purchased same tool and installed it but can not get a vacuum. The only thing I have done was loosen drain plug to empty coolant and replaced coolant bypass valve. I have check the areas to see if I have leak but it doesn't appear to have one. I am assuming that I am missing something since it doesn't pull any vacuum. I know the instructions mention turning off overflow hose on some radiators, but I am not sure where they are talking about.
So mine was about a gallon short and when using mine I just bought it still spit some water out. I got a good vacuum but it's always spitting like a dirty little....well you know
Can you tell me, does it work if not all old coolant is out?
It absolutely will but it may draw residual coolant into the tank or radiator and try to suck it up. At that point, quit vacuuming the system and let it draw the new coolant in
Can i use this to drain old coolant?
No
Hey so I don’t have shop air can I use a 3 gallon air compressor to work with it?
I dont know about a 3 gallon but a 20 definitely would
I'm wondering if it will work on a 5 Gal portable tank🤔. If not I need a good med sized shop compressor....... now its onto Project Farm & other reviews!😐
I got a 97 dodge ram 5.2 and its vapor locked in the heater core... will this work???
It should . Some dodge motors have a bleeder screw. If yours does, lossen it and start filling the radiator/reservoir until the coolant cones out the bleeder screw. Tighten the screw and that should also help het air out but make sure to do the procedure with the engine off.
so what was the HF part number?
How many psi is -21inHg?
Its none, because psi is pounds per square inch, inhg is vacuum in inch pounds of mercury
@@WhatTheDuckAuto It is just inches of mercury. Inch-pounds is torque.
@@dfk70 psi could also be torque.
@@WhatTheDuckAuto psi can not be used as a unit of torque. Psi is force per unit area, while torque is force per unit distance. Also, it is inches of mercury because that's exactly how an old school dial works where you literally read the change in distance of a mercury column for exerted pressures.