Checking if a radiator is good

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Checking if a radiator is good

Postby ollieboy » Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:55 pm

I'm putting a new radiator in my starlet and I have one that fits perfect and has way more surface area than the pos one I have now. What I want to know is what tests can I do on the radiator to make sure its ok?

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Postby escortman » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:07 pm

pressure test it for leaks?
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Postby ollieboy » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:17 pm

How do ya do that?
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Postby 2LTR Rona » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:26 pm

by searching google and coming up with the following page

http://www.bobcerullo.com/Articles/DrRadiator.htm
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Postby method » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:30 pm

Just hook it up to a hose or something and block off one end and see if there are any leaks.

What did you think he means by pressure test?
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Postby ollieboy » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:36 pm

I thought it was some complex test, I had already done what you say so I guess its all good.

I am new at this you know so don't flame me. :)

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