Pressure in cold radiator

[Schwarz]

So if I have pressure in a cold radiator does it mean the head gasket is gone it's only happened a few times
I also have a small leak maybe a cup every few days
Intake gasket was replaced nd have checked the bolts nd had one loose
Cheers

 

[losh1971]

Should have some pressure in a cold rad. The hoses should be full of water which gives the feeling of tightness. If it was losing coolant into the cyls the hoses will lose pressure. The leak is more likely a leaking heater core or something else. Head gaskets are not common places to leak.

 

[Schwarz]

Should have some pressure in a cold rad. The hoses should be full of water which gives the feeling of tightness. If it was losing coolant into the cyls the hoses will lose pressure. The leak is more likely a leaking heater core or something else. Head gaskets are not common places to leak.

Hoses are soft when cold nd the core has been bypassed

 

[Trevor loves holden.]

Maybe your radiator cap isn't holding pressure, your radiator should suck it back in from your overflow as it cools. If your head gasket cracked then you be getting milky slime under your oil cap, if your worried then get your radiator pressure tested.

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