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Old 18-04-10, 11:36 PM
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However, and this is my query. Having reached operating temperature I was surprised that I was able to remove the rad cap without any pressure or steam blowing out. In fact there was no pressure obvious at all ??
Well it sounds like there is pressure in the block, so to my mind the logical conclusion would be a blockage. Maybe one of the waterways in the block?

Was the top of the radiator hot?

This situation would make me very nervous. Imagine if you lost a core plug while you were driving along and didn't notice!

Kevin
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