for sure Don ... that's a great idea . lol. utube it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:51 PM Subject: Re: Headgasket diagnostic "trick"
> I think when or if I ever use this test I am going to glue down all but > the middle finger of the latex glove I use....I'll video it, if I > remember...but if you are looking for an indicator of trouble in a motor > and > you find it...the results/indicator should be as graphic as possible, > right? > DHanson > > On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> No, it's brilliant and can work just fine. >> >> a member on dieselvanagon gave a similar test. >> Said ...start the engine cold....run it for 30 seconds... >> shut off engine, open cap. If there is pressure there when you remove the >> pressure cap ... >> yup .....exhaust and combustion pressure are getting into the cooling >> system . >> it's same test as the latex glove test. >> >> I love 'tricks' like this too. >> Scott >> www.turbovans.com >> |
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