Bert
Why not just take it to a radiator shop and have them test it. Most shops
in the US will do this at no cost - I assume that shops in the Nederlands
will do the same.
Groeje
Rick
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Palte" <palte@gmx.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 15:23
Subject: [Mgs] Radiator Pressure Testing
> Dear fellow listers,
>
> I have a leak somewhere in the heater radiator
> or the heater valve of one of my other cars, a 1972 Sunbeam Sceptre.
>
> Were it an MGB, I would, of course, order new parts and exchange them,
> [mandatory MG content] but for this car it is almost impossible to get new
> parts and I have to resort to used items that I have had laying around for
> many, many years...
>
> Fitting these under the dash, however, is a PITA so I would like to
> pressure test them before fitting.
>
> Question: What pressure can I safely apply for radiator testing?
> I have compressed air @ 6 bar (~70 psi) at my disposal
> but I'm afraid that that will blow the radiator apart.
>
> Any recommendations anyone?
>
>
> Bert
> Holland, Europe
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