^^Good to know - I won't worry about it for a while then -

Thanks all for the info!

I did do it with the engine running and not. Both times when I checked coolant the next day it was overfilled, meaning the float was above max Kalt.

I just let it run and opened the bleed screw for a while to let the excess coolant escape.

Here's another tip on the bleed screw - don't overtighten it until it cracks. Learned that one the hard way. They are more fragile than one might think, maybe more so after many miles.

Secondary tip to that one... I replace all of my bleed screws with the brass ones that are available. Never have to drill another broken bleed screw out again. :thumbup:

Thanks for the tip guys, I actually keep spare bleeder screws handy in the tool box.

dunno if the water pump is the same on all makes....

I've replaced mine 2X. Worst part is when it failed the 1st time. 50 or 60K on the clock.
95 degree day. Hot as F. Days like this, everybody sorta breaks down. Waited 4-5 hrs for a tow. It was not a fun day

IIRC the M54 and M52 have the same pump.

How did yours fail, and what brands were they?

M54 pump is different I believe - I'm a firm believer in do it right or do it twice so when mine goes its getting an EMP Stewart unit

Buy Once Cry Once.
:rolleyes:

I've been getting roofing quotes all week
There goes the extra ~play~ money for a very long while.

^^It could be worse - My dog starts his radiation on Monday - the plus is that he will live out his senior years cancer free but there goes the gun budget and the bathroom remodel for the next year