Does the engine cooling system leak externally?
Yes | REPAIR or INSTALL new components. |
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No | GO to A3 |
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A3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT FOR AN INTERNAL LEAK
Inspect the engine coolant in the degas bottle for signs of engine oil or transmission fluid.
Is engine oil evident in the coolant?
Yes | REFER to: appropriate Engine article. |
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No | GO to A4 |
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A4 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL FOR COOLANT
Remove the oil level indicator from the engine.
Is coolant evident in the oil?
Yes | REFER to: appropriate Engine article. |
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No | GO to A5 |
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NOTE: Use UView® Combustion Leak Tester part number UVU560000-R or equivalent.
A5 CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION GASES
Using a cooling system combustion gas leak tester, following the instructions supplied with the tester, check the coolant for combustion gases.
Are combustion gases present?
Yes | REFER to: appropriate Engine article. |
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No | The cooling system is operational. |
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > ENGINE COOLING > PINPOINT TESTS > PINPOINT
TEST B : PINPOINT TEST
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