Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:30:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headgasket diagnostic "trick"
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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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
>>