Make sure your coolant level is at or just below "MAX" in the tank. Mine was running hotter than before -- up to the "M" in Normal -- after replacing the water pump.
Removing some coolant got it back to the "N" in Normal. This is where it always was before.
Hmmm...that's interesting. I'll watch that when I refill. Maybe too much coolant in the tank prevents the system from being able to burb itself??
Do you thinks it's possible, though, that trapped air was purged when you removed the cap (to remove the coolant), & that's what helped?
As I mentioned above, Haynes does suggest removing the cap (or disconnecting the upper radiator hose), after allowing the engine to completely cool, if you have an overheating problem after draining & refilling.
Here's the exact quote from the manual, under COOLANT REPLACEMENT, for anyone who would like to read their suggestions:
"NOTE: If, after draining & refilling the system, the engine overheats (but didn't previously), the problem is almost certainly due to to trapped air at some point in the system, causing an air lock and restricting the flow of coolant. Usually, the air is trapped because the system was refilled too quickly. In some cases, air locks can be released by tapping or squeezing the various hoses. If the problem persists, stop the engine and allow it to cool completely, then remove the expansion tank cap or disconnect the radiator upper hose to purged trapped air."
