308 coolant change

I was wrong about them bleeding the system. After it overheated yesterday in Bellevue I called the mechanic and he said, "Actually I didn't bleed it!" So I'll do it myself. Hope that really fixes the problem. I'm tired of leaking all my new coolant out on every outing. One thing I see is the thread on the header tank is stripped on one side so it doesn't lock at the tightest point. I have to back it off a bit to find a tight spot. Is there any way to fix this without a new tank. Its just the lip of the thread is stripped. Maybe this is why it overheats if it can't pressurize sometimes.

 

Great help on the procedure. A few pictures to add to this thread to help the future internet.


picture of the screwdriver method for draining from the access panel
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Picture of the funnel for the engine stopcock

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and then a plug for two things that help immeasurably once installed

EZ-bleed screw for the water pump - http://www.unobtainiumsupply.com/

and Clark & Clark’s front and rear stopcocks that support running tubing straight to the gallon jug

https://clarkandclarkinc.com/catalog/ferrari

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