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Old 04-27-2004, 05:40 PM
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Re: Get a pressure tester

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Originally posted by 400E
For tracking down hard-to-find coolant leaks, the best bet is to get a pressure tester. The down side is they are about $75. You can get them at Sears or some auto parts stores. Often if you have a slow leak somewhere (like a clamp) you won't see any visible leaks or white residue, but once you pressurize the system while it is cold, the leak is usually obvious.
Or you can rent the $75 gadget at Auto Zone or other mass-marketer for $75 and get it all back when you return it.

The pressure test will let you know where/if you have an external leak.
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