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Date:         Mon, 28 Oct 2002 10:23:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: http://WetWesties.org
Subject:      Re: Expanshion Tank cap
Comments: To: Dave Vieira <dave172c@yahoo.com>
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Typically not. A leak-down test will though. Another method is to head to your local smog station and have them put their emission analyzer probe near the removed radiator cap. It will detect the presence of exhaust in the cooling system.

Jim

Dave Vieira wrote: > Wouldnt a compression test show if there is a leak > like that or not . ? . > > > --- Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > >>Classic symptoms of an engine that needs a reseal.


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