Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: rebel]
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12/20/09 10:49 AM
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When I first switched to a Meziere I could NOT get the thing to circulate water. I bought one of these kits off Ebay for around $75 to fill the system with no air pockets and haven't had any trouble since. The air bleed setup looks alot easier but this method works well.
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: moparbud]
#558200
12/20/09 11:10 PM
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You have an air pocket somewhere. I had to loosen the bolts on mine to make a vent to get it to pump. Do this with the pump on and also try squeezing the hoses to get something to move.
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: moparbud]
#558201
12/20/09 11:20 PM
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i put my csi water pump on. and it is not moving any water in the radiator. i checked the fins and all looks good. can some one tell me what i am doing wrong. 
This is a common problem. We changed two pumps last year and both pumps did this on two different cars. In most cases its just a priming issue. Like mentioned above air pockets seem to be the cause. If memory serves me right cant you change the water flow just by switching the wires around? Also first things first. We need to check & see if the pump is actually working. You said you checked the fins?
1) Does this mean you checked voltage coming in to the pump?
2) Did you check the pump while off the motor and watch the fins propel when the switch is activated?
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: bigtimeauto]
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12/21/09 12:26 AM
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Stupid question but is the radiator above the water neck on the pump? Take the top radiator hose off the tank, leave the cap off the radiator fill it up, cycle the pump a few times, it best to have a extra set of hands.... Those little bleeds work...they are stock on a bunch of Chrysler cars....3.5 and 3.3 V-6's have them... 
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: 67dodgeracer]
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12/31/09 05:01 PM
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Regina Sask, Canada
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Does anyone have part #'s for the bleeder screws?My mopar alum. housing has an 1/8" pipe port on top that would work great.I went to a couple parts houses,and no one could help.  Does it really work even though the bleeder is lower than the top of the radiator?I have a stock radiator in my coronet,and see no water movement,but it does cool o.k.I should see water moving,right?
I just used brake bleeder screw. Should be easy to find at any parts store. The port will have to be at the highest point in the water pump housing.
Yes the bleeder screw works very well. If you have no water movement your car would most likely overheat in a matter of minutes.
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: 67dodgeracer]
#558206
12/31/09 05:21 PM
12/31/09 05:21 PM
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Does anyone have part #'s for the bleeder screws?My mopar alum. housing has an 1/8" pipe port on top that would work great.I went to a couple parts houses,and no one could help. Does it really work even though the bleeder is lower than the top of the radiator?I have a stock radiator in my coronet,and see no water movement,but it does cool o.k.I should see water moving,right?
Your trying to bleed tha air out of the pump not the whole system. It will get the pump flowing for sure. I just tapped mine 10/32 and put a screw with a gasket on it.
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Re: CSI water pump not circulating
[Re: moparbud]
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12/31/09 05:21 PM
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Have you warmed the engine up yet.... every year when I drain the anti freeze and fill it with water and water wetter I have the same issue... I warm up the engine some(feel by hand cause the gauge wont be right) then I squash the hose a few times and it will finally prime..... also try jacking the front of the car up so the air in the block will try to head to the radiator 
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