Tater is a '06 MCS Convertible that is experiencing the same ol' cracked coolant reservoir, air, etc issues that seem to prevail. As a short-term attempt at fixing myself, the guy at the local shop suggested I attempt a coolant bleed myself by running in idle, adding coolant as needed until air is out.

Is that a kosher thing to do?

Thanks!
Ingrid

 

Follow-up question--does the reservoir need to be replaced entirely or can I use a special epoxy to seal the seam?

 

You need to replace the tank for reliablity issues. There are also some aftermarket tanks on the market as well. A quick way to bleed the system is to run the car at idle with the bleed screw open until a steady flow of coolant runs out, then close it. The bleed screw is located on the upper radiator hose in the front of the engine bay.

 

Or, you can do this - I put this together for us grrrls:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...g-coolant.html

Melanie

 

Do we even know if the OP is a grrrl?

 

Agreed. There's too much pressure in it to try an epoxy repair, it needs to be replaced. I've done it twice, next time I go metal!