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Old 04-10-2013 | 09:44 PM
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What is the proper way to test headers for leaks. Pics would be great.
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Old 04-11-2013 | 06:33 AM
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Plug one end and hook up a garden hose to the other. Turn it on full blast and wait a few minutes.
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Old 04-11-2013 | 07:08 AM
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This is how I did mine:
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Old 02-22-2016 | 04:40 PM
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How much psi thank you
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Old 02-22-2016 | 05:23 PM
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How much psi thank you
I used 40 psi. Let 'em sit awhile with the water jacket pressurized and watch for any bubbles.
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Old 02-22-2016 | 07:27 PM
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Thank you very much.
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Old 02-22-2016 | 08:02 PM
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You should check a post I did in GD asking the same question. Several ways to skin it. I ended up getting an air gauge as recommended by one of the members in that post and going that route.... Worked great and I didn't have to take the headers off..
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Old 02-22-2016 | 10:23 PM
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What was your pressure at,,thanks.
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Old 02-23-2016 | 06:05 AM
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I tested them at 30psi.

I Let them sit overnight.

i took the hose end off the thermostat housing, used he right combination of fittings and connected it there. Then I stole one of my caps off my other header, capped off the water hose on top of the header, filled it to 30 psi and let it sit.

I will also say, I drained the water before I did that so that if there was a leak it didn't force water into the heads...

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Old 02-23-2016 | 01:15 PM
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thank you.
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