Pressure Testing the Cooling System

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP FROM A HOT SYSTEM. ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO C00l, THEN SLOWLY REMOVE CAP.






1. Remove the pressure cap from the coolant surge tank.
2. Make sure that all the parts of the cap, tester, and adapter are clean.
3. Install surge tank adapter SA 9141E-2 to the coolant surge tank.





4. Pump the tester until the gauge needle reaches 103 kPa (15 psi).

CAUTION:
- WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES.
- NEVER PUMP THE SYSTEM ABOVE 130 kPa (20 psi).

5. Watch to see if needle falls. Inspect all hoses for excessive swelling. Check all joints for leaks.