Can the cooling system be tested while driving? If so, a helper watch the pressure gauge or video taken with smart phone or ? Neil. On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 9:20 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > There should be some pressure. Cracked or lose heads can be real > intermittent with causing trouble. Both load and speed can have an > effect. Easy cruising may be ok but added load can lift those lose heads > and cause grief. Pressure test the system including the cap. The system has > to operate under pressure and it should hold up to 240f. >
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