Subject	I think your theory is off. Even if combustion gases
Posted by	zellamay on October 27, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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In Reply To	Combustion Leak Tester posted by pieboy100 on October 27, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Message	were entering your coolant, via a bad HG, the hoses and connections should hold pressure long after the radiator cap releases. If it's leaking, it's leaking. Since it's so small, I wonder if you could put some paper towels in the area, and see where the coolant first appears, (just like the "paper towel test" for a gas leak). ..... Also, I got my radiator checked for combustion gases at the local shop for $25, and about 15 minutes of my time.
Follow Ups	Combustion Leak Tester - pieboy100 00:04:16 10/27/12 sounds more like a leaking hose, maybe the two bypass hoses - Krazyd27(Houston) 00:19:59 10/27/12 Did the water baypass a long time ago, removed all the hoses - pieboy100 00:29:51 10/27/12 For what you are describing - leak is external to the - jzack 07:56:11 10/27/12 I think your theory is off. Even if combustion gases - zellamay 08:23:09 10/27/12 Do you really have a leak? Could be coming from the overflow - craigz96tt 08:47:34 10/27/12 what about my bubbles anybody know? (n/m) - Krazyd27(Houston) 10:22:01 10/27/12 Re: what about my bubbles anybody know? - craigz96tt 10:43:15 10/27/12 Not in my case. Good idea tho - Krazyd27(Houston) 12:48:15 10/27/12 Have your cooling system pressure tested and be done. (n/m) - Summeronthechain (MN) 11:09:56 10/27/12 You are right pressure test should be first. - pieboy100 13:47:05 10/27/12 many autoparts stores will rent a leak detector - aliaZ 08:47:29 10/28/12 Well.... I live in California and by law, - pieboy100 16:37:18 10/28/12 wow...sorry to hear that... (n/m) - aliaZ 17:35:30 10/29/12 Not true.. Or at least I cannot find info on this.. - Drunkpunk082 02:17:05 10/30/12 that doesn't make any sense - aliaZ 07:51:13 10/30/12 TBH the law doesn't make sense. Glad I live in Texas. - Drunkpunk082 12:21:45 10/30/12
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