steve m
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:13 PM |
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Water leak, how much psi can i put in to check ?
Ive got a water leak on my 7< and i cant seem to find were its going,
so i was going to mod an hold rad cap so that i can pressuerise the system, how high a pressure should i go ?
regards
Steve
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bartonp
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:16 PM |
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10-14 PSI
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:22 PM |
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Cap blow off pressure ---- always test when cold
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steve m
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:26 PM |
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Thanks, it is cold,
I have a horrible feeling its going into the sump, as there is no visable trace of water
Steve
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Thanks, it is cold,
I have a horrible feeling its going into the sump, as there is no visable trace of water
Steve
Any mayo on the dipstick?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Flamez
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:53 PM |
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I had a cracked cyl head quick leaked down the timing chain into th sump, drop the oil tell tale Mayo like oil will be the result if water is entering
the oil side. If you have a cec you will probably see it around the oil filler car too, on a bec lok at the tell tale window gauge.
Hth
my build mac1motorsports
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nitram38
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 02:05 PM |
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I have a proper pressure test kit if you can get over to Mitcham with the car?
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steve m
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 03:52 PM |
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Thanks Nitram,
car is on sorn at the moment, but ive devised a tester, just waiting for the expoxy to dry !!
Regards
Steve
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