rover sterling 2.7 heating problems

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Sat 1 Oct 2005 13:58
rover sterling 2.7 heating problems - zollstock12
had a leak in one of the heater pipes which I exchanged but noticed after that the expansion tank was backing up.Heater not getting hot at all now feels like its an airlock but don't appear to be any release valve on this 1994 model coupe except for the one on the top of the block.
Engine not overheating normal operating level.
Also A/C working correctly.
Winter approaches.
Help!!!!

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Sat 1 Oct 2005 14:05
rover sterling 2.7 heating problems - jc
You may need to run the engine at about 4000 to 4500 rpm. for about 30 secs. with the heater set to max. to get all the air out of the matrix.
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Mon 3 Oct 2005 11:04
rover sterling 2.7 heating problems - Cyd
I used to run my 827 like jc said, but from cold with the cap off and varying the engine speed. i used to find the trapped air would release just as the thermostat opened. Careful not to let the bottle overflow.
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Mon 3 Oct 2005 12:50
rover sterling 2.7 heating problems - Collos25
Deffinetly need the rad cap off
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