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Old 05-29-06, 02:44 PM
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question on pressure testing rad

i still have an overheating problem i have put a large electric fan as well as the cluch fan i have flushed the system and checked for air pockets replaced the water pump now i would like to pressure check the rad. how would i do that?
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jsut take it to a shop so you don't have to buy all the stuff

It cost me like 20 bucks to do but my radiator wasn't in my car when I had it done
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buy one at the parts store. specialty tool aisle.
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what exactly am i looking for when i pressure test the rad.
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If its the stock radiator, its prolly junk. The entire end tank recently blew out of mine.
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