Coolant system pressure tester

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micmitch

Coolant system pressure tester

#1 Post by micmitch » Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:30 pm

Hey folks,
Does anyone have a coolant system pressure tester that I could borrow, or know of a good place to buy one. I need to try and pinpoint the leak that my 1997 Defender 90-300Tdi has sprung. Seems to be originating from the vicinity of the water pump, but need to pinpoint it so that I know what parts to pick up.

Thanks!

Mike

punkinracer

Re: Coolant system pressure tester

#2 Post by punkinracer » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:08 am

Replacing the top rad hose with a piece of a bicycle inner tube that has the Schrader valve works in a pinch. I would bet that you have a leaking P gasket, not too fun to change.

Good luck!
Pat

micmitch

Re: Coolant system pressure tester

#3 Post by micmitch » Fri Oct 17, 2014 4:10 pm

Thanks for the suggestions Pat. I'll check into that this evening!

Best,
Mike

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