thanks for the reply.
yes, i saw that scheme on your site. extremely helpfull info there btw. have used that info for lots of repairs to my vitara.
yes, the stat bleed hole is to the front.
i tried again to eliminate the air pockets (got the car inclined, took the cap off and let it idle until hot and then some). had some bubbles at the rad neck, added some coolant again.
looks like the IAC is getting hot now, but still the ISC refuses to warm-up at the same temp. what gives?
i must add that this issue arose only when i flushed the system and replaced the coolant. previously the IAC and ISC were warming up properly and promptly. so it looks like a stubborn air pocket, but i am concerned if i blocked anything by flushing with the radiator flush chemical.
yes, i saw that scheme on your site. extremely helpfull info there btw. have used that info for lots of repairs to my vitara.
yes, the stat bleed hole is to the front.
i tried again to eliminate the air pockets (got the car inclined, took the cap off and let it idle until hot and then some). had some bubbles at the rad neck, added some coolant again.
looks like the IAC is getting hot now, but still the ISC refuses to warm-up at the same temp. what gives?
i must add that this issue arose only when i flushed the system and replaced the coolant. previously the IAC and ISC were warming up properly and promptly. so it looks like a stubborn air pocket, but i am concerned if i blocked anything by flushing with the radiator flush chemical.
Vitara 1998, 1.6L/16v, 5door, 5speed, G16BS.