How do I purge a vapor lock in a 97 Buick Riviera supercharged vehicle
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Asked by Butch53 Jan 30, 2014 at 03:28 PM about the 1997 Buick Riviera

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i replaced the water pump and serpentine belts on the car, but water is not getting to the engine. I am sure it is a vapor lock, but do not know how to purge it.

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Goodwrench707 answered 10 years ago

Take off the plastic cover over the engine. Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine (Coolant outlet). There is a bleed screw on the outlet. Open the bleed screw, and fill the radiator. You can also crack it open a little, with the engine running, to purge the air out. Follow the link for a picture. http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/cwa/815167/image/3/

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