I had the same situation. Persistamce pays off. I think we had to jack the trams up high and tilt the engine a bit to get them to mate up, then lower it down.
That or we had to lower the engine in almost completely level.
Get a helper and keep trying
Well turns out that was a bit if a short term fix. Air came back a few weeks later...
I have been very busy so hadnt had time to post.
What gives!? How does air keep getting into the system. There is no external leak. I dont believe it is leaking into the exhaust. No white smoke.
Somewhat agree with the above. I have had good results with non mopar and bad results too.
1) is it installed the right direction?
2) is the air bleed port up?
If yes to both. Change it. Mopar
Ended up going back to a more OE style thermostat. That had a captured check ball rather than the other style air bleed of the ultra stat had. The thermostat housing has a special indentation that locates the air bleed. And viola no more air in the system now.
Understood. I selected and installed the motor rad ultrastat, as I have not experienced a problem previously with non mopar thermostat. Thats not to say maybe this situation isn't caused by the thermostat. I will consider it.
Ive never had this much trouble before. But I've also never had the...
Yes assuming heater core too
Yes to that coolant type (zerex)
Kinda in the thermostat, different brand but has bleeder pin and yes in the right way and up...
I'll try those methods. Tried part 1 yesterday and didnt see a drop in the tank level will try part 2 and 3 tomorrow
I cant believe I am here writing this. I have never had this much trouble with it. I have read every forum post I can find on the subject. So I'm here looking for further advice.
2002 3.7 with 240k miles. Engine swap late 2020.
Swapped the engine and have since had issues with air in the...
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