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After having 2 =
coolant leaks,
rear heater and a oil cooler hose, I decided to monitor my coolant =
systems
pressure. I installed a couple of extra senders for the
electric oil pressure gauge and a switch so I can now =
monitor my
oil, fuel or coolant pressure. The coolant pressure is 0 when cold and =
slowly
rises along with the coolant temperature to around 10 psi, I assumed it =
would
sit around 10 psi while the engine is hot. Yesterday was the first =
time I
have taken a long trip, about 3hrs since installing the sender. =
After
climbing to 10 psi it started dropping off gradually after 30
minutes of driving to 2-4 psi and stayed there the rest of =
the trip,
it did the same thing on the way home. I appeal to the wisdom of =
the list,
do I have a problem? I can find no coolant leaks, drips or drops.
Temperature here has been in the 20- 40 degree F range. Any ideas =
sought
and appreciated.
Merry Christmas
Darrell Boehler
Makanda
Illinois