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	November 6th 2009 at 3:27 PM Post #1
	muskovin30@yahoo.com Junior Member 143 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2009 Location: fruitport, mi Current Sled: polaris indy storm
	OK i drained out all my antifrezze and iam ready to put new coolant in. But how important is bleeding the lines? is there any pointers or anything i should know before hand? And dose any one know if there is a bleeding screw on a 1995 polaris storm sks? Thanks guys Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 6th 2009 at 3:37 PM Post #2
	Tru7683 The Slayer of Snow Tru7683 is tired of watching sleding dvds and getting worked up. Need some real snow damn it!!! Updated Wednesday at 9:39 AM 39 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 28th 2009 Location: Johnburg, IL, USA Current Sled: 2006 Arctic cat F7 EFI
	It is important to bleed the lines. If you dont you could end up with an air pocket caught in the motor causing it to overheat(same concept as a car). Im not sure if it has a bleeder or not ive never had a polaris. If it doesnt you can start the sled with the radiator cap off and let it warm up for a while so the thermostat opens up and rev the motor on and off for about a minute so it pushes any air pockets out of the cooling system. Then put your radiator cap back on. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 3:50 PM Post #3
	muskovin30@yahoo.com Junior Member 143 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2009 Location: fruitport, mi Current Sled: polaris indy storm
	thanks man Quote originally posted by Tru7683 It is important to bleed the lines. If you dont you could end up with an air pocket caught in the motor causing it to overheat(same concept as a car). Im not sure if it has a bleeder or not ive never had a polaris. If it doesnt you can start the sled with the radiator cap off and let it warm up for a while so the thermostat opens up and rev the motor on and off for about a minute so it pushes any air pockets out of the cooling system. Then put your radiator cap back on. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 3:52 PM Post #4
	Tru7683 The Slayer of Snow Tru7683 is tired of watching sleding dvds and getting worked up. Need some real snow damn it!!! Updated Wednesday at 9:39 AM 39 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 28th 2009 Location: Johnburg, IL, USA Current Sled: 2006 Arctic cat F7 EFI
	your welcome Quote originally posted by muskovin30@yahoo.com thanks man Quote originally posted by Tru7683 It is important to bleed the lines. If you dont you could end up with an air pocket caught in the motor causing it to overheat(same concept as a car). Im not sure if it has a bleeder or not ive never had a polaris. If it doesnt you can start the sled with the radiator cap off and let it warm up for a while so the thermostat opens up and rev the motor on and off for about a minute so it pushes any air pockets out of the cooling system. Then put your radiator cap back on. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 3:53 PM Post #5
	OldCatRider Advanced Member 1980 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 27th 2006 Location: Groton, NY, USA
	it works best if you have the front end up higher than the rear too. '93 wildcat 700efi w/Comet Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid '85 indy trail 440 '90 Wildcat, project in progress junior warden, Dryden Lodge #472 F.&A.M. Trail Boss: Dryden to Groton area www.dcdrifters.net If I get to doing any better I am going to have to hire someone to help me celebrate. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 3:54 PM Post #6
	powersledder PSI Powered 3606 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 1st 2006 Location: Houghton, MI, USA Current Sled: 07 IQr 2008-2009 Miles: No Speedo
	Not properly bleeding the coolant = meltdown When you bleed it make sure that the point you are venting from is the highest point in the cooling system, this is the reason people will tell you to raise the front end of the sled when bleeding. Polaris 800HO monoblock cylinder for sale PM me with offers Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 5:19 PM Post #7
	recla Starting Member 17 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 10th 2009 Location: marinette, WI, USA
	cant you just start it up with the cap off and wait for the level to drop then top er off? thats what i do with my truck and bike. no overheating problems here. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 8th 2009 at 12:09 PM Post #8
	muskovin30@yahoo.com Junior Member 143 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2009 Location: fruitport, mi Current Sled: polaris indy storm
	anyone else? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 8th 2009 at 1:04 PM Post #9
	sidspeedy DUCATI0748 77 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 28th 2008 Current Sled: 1998 XC 700 SP 2008-2009 Miles: NOT ENOUGH
	I start it up, drive it part way up a incline or snowbank, release the radiator cap (not hot yet!!!) and crack the bleeder screw. highest point to bleed out all air. I stuck the piston in my quadzilla 500 years ago because I did not bleed it correctly, expensive lesson. close bleeder when it stops burbling out (grab a rag for this) then top off through the radiator pressure cap. I also top off my overflow - well mostly - and thats it - hammer down!!!! 1998 XC700 CERAMIC COATED STOCK PIPE, MANIFOLD & CAN, VFORCE REED/INTAKES, MCB CUSTOM NEEDLES, #40 PILOTS, 182 MAINS, STOCK GEARING, HYMARK ROLLER SECONDARY, MCB CLUTCH COMPONENTS, COMPLETE GRAPHICS CONVERSION, LOTS OF BLACK WITH XCR PACKAGE- I HATE WHITE SLEDS. 112 ON GPS LAST YEAR!!! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit