should the pipes feel like there is presure in them? and how much?

the pipes on mine feel quite hard, but the cooling seams fine. Rarely goes over half way on the gauge?

normal?

 

Most cooling systems run when hot with about 15 psi, if any more then you may have a head gasket problem


Dave

 

If not using water etc then normal, 15psi might not seem a lot, and most don't have anywhere near like this amount anyway but when it is water pressure inside a pipe/vessel it is massive as water is denser than air, they will be firm when hot.
tabetha

 

doubt gaskets at fault its litrally 1 week old with a fresh new head

everything looks fine just never noticed pipes b4

 

You worry too much, you should be a cossie owner as we worry too much too!!
tabetha

 

i have an rs turbo i have to worry, look at the gauges more than the road when i drive! damn car but i love it

 

Windle am the same as you fella looking at all the gauges more than the road

 

I look at any TOTTY, failed my first driving test due to looking at girl, and ramming the car in front at the lights!!
tabetha

 

rofl classic, at least wait till you had passed your test