Radiator Cap Pressure Test
Tools Required
• | J 24460-01 Cooling
System and Cap Pressure Tester |
Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank
cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid
and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while
the engine and radiator are still hot.
- After the system has cooled, remove the surge tank cap.
- Wet the surge tank cap gasket with water. Wash off any sediment
from the sealing surface.
- Install the cap to the J 24460-92
.
- Install the J 24460-92
to the J 24460-01
.
- Use the plunger handle of the J 24460-01
in order to obtain the pressure that is specified on the
cap.
- Note the rate of decrease in pressure.
- Determine if the pressure reading remains within the
corresponding pressure segment of the scale for at least 10 seconds.
- If the cap does not hold the corresponding pressure, replace the
cap.