11. COOLING SYSTEM
11-4
VENOX250/250i
COOLING SYSTEM TESTING
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
Install the radiator cap onto the radiator
tester and apply specified pressure to it. It
must hold specified pressure for at least six
seconds.
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
0.9r0.15kg/cm²
Check the water hoses and connectors for
leaks.
Inspect the radiator soldered joints and
seams for leaks.
Blow dirt out from between core fins with
compressed air. If insects, etc., are
clogging the radiator, wash them off.
Carefully straighten any bent fins.
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Drain the coolant.
Remove the overflow tube clamp and
disconnect the overflow tube.
Loosen the hose band and disconnect the
lower hose from the radiator.
Radiator Teste
Apply water to the cap sealing surface
before testing.
*
The test pressure should not exceed 1.05
kg/cm². Excessive pressure can
damage the radiator and its hose
*