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Old 27-10-2010, 10:58 AM
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Does anybody know the coolant system pressure on a bt escort cossie ?

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Old 27-10-2010, 11:02 AM
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1 bar I would think as the caps are pretty much the same
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Yep I'd say around a bar
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Is there any way of checking the system pressure ?
Old 27-10-2010, 12:26 PM
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What do ou need to check it for. If you have any doubt just replace the header tank cap, they don't cost much and that's wt vents the pressure
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what header tank cap should on there does anyone have a part number.

i dont think i have the right one.
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there seems to be very high pressure in the system (but have no way of checking if to much) i dont think the cap is letting any pressure out.
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