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"Joey" <J_nospam_lancos@moultriega.net> wrote in message
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> There should be a rubber tube near the radiator cap and if you trace that
> it should end at the resevoir.
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Good advice!
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> The best way to find a leak is while the engine is cool, use a radiator
> pressure pump device which puts about 20 pounds of pressure in the
> radiator. This will swell the hoses up and pinpoint hard to find leaks.
>
> Don't have this device ? Something else I tried if you have an air tank
> is to only put about 20 pounds of pressure in it and if it has a valve to
> slowly leak air out attach it to the overflow hose at the resevoir side.
> This will also show any leaks. Just be sure you don't go over 2o PSI.
> Hope this helps.
>
> J
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I am not a fan of pressure testing radiators because the pressure tester
itself can cause leaks. It is not so likely on a well-maintained cooling
system but I prefer to use my eyes, fingers, and nose. So far, that method
has worked 100% of the time for me, and I've looked at my fair share of
problem cars.


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