Radiator: Testing and Inspection

Radiator

INSPECTION
1. Remove the radiator cap, fill the radiator with engine coolant, and then install the tester to the installation position of cap.





2. Apply a pressure of 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2, 23 psi) to the radiator and check the following points:
^ Leakage from the radiator or its vicinity
^ Leakage from the hose or its connections

CAUTION:
^ Engine should be turned off.
^ Wipe engine coolant from check points in advance.
^ Be careful of the spurt of engine coolant when removing the tester.
^ Be careful not to deform the filler neck of radiator when installing and removing the tester.