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Old May 11, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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just noticed my turbo rad had bowed and split in middle, it aint leaking but wondered what would cause enuff pressue to do this???

i guess it got 2 hot
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Old May 11, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Could be the head gasket Rob.

think this could be the only cause.



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Old May 11, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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yea did wounder dave, car seems 2 be running spot on, its not overheating and
ive checked dipstick for water resadue, all seems ok

ill give it a good check over on sat
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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since fitting my turbo cooler sometimes i here a noise like air in the radiator on start up if the car has been left for about 10-15 mins. the water feeding the cooler does not seem to be under pressure at all.
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