Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the water outlet housing with solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the water outlet housing with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the front of the water outlet housing for the following:
• | Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (1) |
• | Damage to the water outlet housing-to-cylinder head mounting holes (2) |
• | Damage to the engine coolant air bleed fitting (3) |
• | Damage to the water outlet housing (4) |
• | Damage or restrictions to the bypass hose connection (5) |
- Inspect the rear of the water outlet housing for the following:
• | Damage to the gasket sealing surface (1) |
• | Damage, blockage or excessive corrosion to the engine coolant passages (2) |
- Repair or replace the water outlet housing as necessary.