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Cooling System Pressure Test Question #204557
01/25/09 10:51 PM
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When doing a hand pump type pressure test on the cooling system, thermostat removed, engine cold, how long should the system hold 15lbs of pressure to be considered tight?

Re: Cooling System Pressure Test Question [Re: solarguy] #204558
01/25/09 11:22 PM
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several minutes


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Re: Cooling System Pressure Test Question [Re: RapidRobert] #204559
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what happens to the bleed off?

Re: Cooling System Pressure Test Question [Re: solarguy] #204560
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A very minute amt leaks either out to the ground, in to the combustion chamber & is burned or into the oil.


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