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suzukisteve 01-19-21 10:40 AM

How to test radiator for leaks outside of car?
 
Is there a way to test a radiator outside of the car for leaks? I have an extra sitting around and have no clue how to pressure test it, especially since there are no cap fittings on the top of these things.

fendamonky 01-19-21 12:22 PM

Cap all the access points to the radiator and thread a high pressure air line into one. Submerge the radiator in a tub of water, then pressurize the radiator.

If you get bubbles than you have a leak. No bubbles means no leak :)

suzukisteve 01-19-21 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by fendamonky (Post 12452598)
Cap all the access points to the radiator and thread a high pressure air line into one. Submerge the radiator in a tub of water, then pressurize the radiator.

If you get bubbles than you have a leak. No bubbles means no leak :)

My issue is the caps or lack of. I really cannot think of any kind of material to create a cap or seal the radiator outside of the car, without damaging it.

fendamonky 01-19-21 01:27 PM

Get two silicone couplers, bolt one side to radiator and a plug to the other?

If you have a ratty old radiator hose that you can cut up than I figure that would work too.

Any half decent radiator shop should be able to do this for a minimal fee.

suzukisteve 01-19-21 02:54 PM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c7cacce076.jpg

Thanks for the tip, Fendamonky, I should have just gone to a radiator shop in the first place.


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