[ascendedmind]

Thanks for replying .

I saw the mechanic do the air bleed, but for some reason he seem surprised the bleed valve did not appear to work... no matter what how far he adjusted it.

Should he have felt any air coming out? If not, then what should he check next?

Does the waterpump housing have a weep hole to indicate its bad?

Could the water pump still be installed even with the plastic plug in the suction side? & would the mechanic need to remove the timing belt attached to water pump in order to access & remove the plug?

Do you believe reverse flushing the radiator with a garden hose be effective to clear out any blockages?