| Do you need to "burp" the water tank pre heater hoses? [message #224885] |
Tue, 08 October 2013 15:38  |
Otterwan
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Just replaced all the hoses on the Royale. Everything is fine except water does not appear to getting to the water heater as the hoses are cold. The dash heat works so I know water is flowing. The water heater is on the floor in the cabinet under the oven. Do I need to vent it somehow (i.e. loosen one of the hoses) or just drive it a bit more?
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Do you need to "burp" the water tank pre heater hoses? [message #224891 is a reply to message #224889] |
Tue, 08 October 2013 16:25  |
Otterwan
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That's a good idea. I'll try that next time, which should be in, oh, 10 or 12 years ;o)
FYI anyone who thinks their hoses don't need replacing be forewarned: The 3/4" heater hose on my coach looked fine. Once removed I discovered I could break it in two just by bending it to the point of kinking, about 45 degrees. And I mean breaking into two separate pieces. Even the reinforcing cords broke.
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Do you need to "burp" the water tank pre heater hoses? [message #224895 is a reply to message #224891] |
Tue, 08 October 2013 17:39 |
chasingsummer
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I did not burb mine last year when I replaced mine. But yet, I did drain mine shortly afterwards to replace timing chain and water pump. I would expect a 15 minute ride to be enought to atleast get most air out. I do know on mine that after engine ran for 30 minutes i felt the hoses warm in th eback.
I do think all of us who have replaced our hose to water heater have been surprised.
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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