FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Radiator: Testing and Inspection

RADIATOR LEAK TEST, REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

CAUTION: Never leak test an aluminum radiator in the same water that copper/brass radiators are tested in. Flux and caustic cleaners may be present in the cleaning tank and they will damage aluminum radiators.

NOTE:
- Always install plugs in the oil cooler fittings before leak-testing or cleaning any radiator.
- Clean the radiator before leak-testing to avoid contamination of tank.

1. Leak-test the radiator in clean water with 138 kPa (20 psi) air pressure.