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Water leak, how much psi can i put in to check ?
steve m - 5/1/11 at 12:13 PM

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

bartonp - 5/1/11 at 12:16 PM

10-14 PSI

britishtrident - 5/1/11 at 12:22 PM

Cap blow off pressure ---- always test when cold

steve m - 5/1/11 at 12:26 PM

Thanks, it is cold,

I have a horrible feeling its going into the sump, as there is no visable trace of water

Steve

speedyxjs - 5/1/11 at 12:44 PM

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?

Flamez - 5/1/11 at 12:53 PM

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

nitram38 - 5/1/11 at 02:05 PM

I have a proper pressure test kit if you can get over to Mitcham with the car?

steve m - 5/1/11 at 03:52 PM

Thanks Nitram,
car is on sorn at the moment, but ive devised a tester, just waiting for the expoxy to dry !!

Regards

Steve