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Coolant system pressure tester

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:30 pm
by micmitch
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

Re: Coolant system pressure tester

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:08 am
by punkinracer
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

Re: Coolant system pressure tester

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 4:10 pm
by micmitch
Thanks for the suggestions Pat. I'll check into that this evening!

Best,
Mike