Cap Testing; Testing - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Cap Testing
1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine
coo lant,
then install it on the pressure tester.
2. Apply a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm',
14 - 18 psi).
3. Check for a drop in pressure.
4, If the pressure drops, replace the cap.
RADIATOR PRESSURE TESTER
(Commercia lly available)
RAlltATOR
CAP
ADAPTOR
(for 32 mm neck. low profile)
Testing
1. Wait unti l the engine is cool, then carefully remove
the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine
coolant to the top of the filler neck.
2. Attach the pressure tester to the radiator, and apply
a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm' , 14 -
18 psi).
3. Inspect for engine coo lant leaks and a drop in pres-
sure .
4. Remove the tester, and reinstall the radiator cap.
5. Check f or engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in
the engine oiL
RADIATOR PRESSURE
TESTER
(Commercia lly available)
ADAPTOR
(for 32 mm neck,
low profile)
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