05-14-2017, 06:25 AM
i had put this on my post about radiators several years ago but will say it here as well.
after i changed all the silicon hoses everywhere and put new constant pressure clamps on (at least 2 clamps per location and 3 if they fit) i filling the system with coolant, then used a radiator pressure testing kit to put pressure on the system to check for leaks. i was in canada and it was warm during the day and cool at nite. it would hold pressure just fine when daytime but each morning when i checked it, it had some seepage somewhere. so i would tighten the clamps or adjust and then repeat. did that for 3 days or so before i got all the seepage fixed. we were in no hurry and during those three days we did not put the hydraulic fan or radiator shroud back on so we could still get to the back hoses.
just another way of being sure everything is leak free.
i was in no hurry either
tom
after i changed all the silicon hoses everywhere and put new constant pressure clamps on (at least 2 clamps per location and 3 if they fit) i filling the system with coolant, then used a radiator pressure testing kit to put pressure on the system to check for leaks. i was in canada and it was warm during the day and cool at nite. it would hold pressure just fine when daytime but each morning when i checked it, it had some seepage somewhere. so i would tighten the clamps or adjust and then repeat. did that for 3 days or so before i got all the seepage fixed. we were in no hurry and during those three days we did not put the hydraulic fan or radiator shroud back on so we could still get to the back hoses.
just another way of being sure everything is leak free.
i was in no hurry either
tom
2014 Haulmark 40' Super C on Freightliner Cascadia ISX15 Easton 13 speed
Former Owner 1990 38' Newell Coach 236 8V92
Former Owner 1999 45'8" Newell Coach 526 Series 60
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