Overheating - yes I read the other posts.

[fordracerguy]

My terminator is overheating. I suspect it needs to be burped. I am assuming I take off the metal screw plug out of the top radiator metal piping next to the super charger and either let the water rise or put some in there... The question is, what tool do I use to fit in that hole to unscrew it?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[ShockTherapy]

My terminator is overheating. I suspect it needs to be burped. I am assuming I take off the metal screw plug out of the top radiator metal piping next to the super charger and either let the water rise or put some in there... The question is, what tool do I use to fit in that hole to unscrew it?

Thanks,
Chris

A 1/4 inch drive extension should do the trick. Prepare for it to break off.

 

[WDW MKR]

A 1/4" drive socket is the required tool, but it will almost certainly round out. It helps to have the car a little warm (don't do it hot, or you'll spray hot water all over), but most of us end up using channel locks.

 

[grnenvy]

You don't have to use channel locks lol. Just get a propane torch and heat the pipe up just a little right near the threads it will come out real easy. Oh and it won't hurt the paint on the pipe as long as you know what your doing.

A 1/4" drive socket is the required tool, but it will almost certainly round out. It helps to have the car a little warm (don't do it hot, or you'll spray hot water all over), but most of us end up using channel locks.

 

[NHRACobra]

Mine came loose without a problem.

 

[fordracerguy]

Just an update... Mine came loose without a problem as well. I simply filled my overflow tank to the very top. Put the cap back on, and then filled the pipe to the top. Heating problems gone!

Woop!

Thanks guys.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

use the longest 1/4" drive extension you can find. the longer it is, the more torque you can apply.

a 1/4" drive breaker bar is about $9 at sears too.