cylinder head pressure test

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03-03-2012, 07:18 PM

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cylinder head pressure test

does a successfully passed cylinder head pressure test insure you that there will be no coolant leaking into the chamber or ports regardless of operating conditions?

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03-05-2012, 03:50 AM

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I would say that it would depend on what pressure the cyl head was tested to . What is the normal pressure # to test cyl heads to ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,very good question ?

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03-05-2012, 10:20 AM

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The shop I use tests them at 35psi. That's roughly 3 times normal operating pressure

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03-05-2012, 05:19 PM

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For the most part that should ensure a positive seal with the exception of extremely extenuating circumstances (overheating at some point it will leak).

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