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Removing and installing radiator > < Checking the coolant system for tightness

Octavia Mk1

Test condition
Test condition
l  Engine must be warm
Test sequence
  WARNING
Hot steam may escape when the compensation bottle is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.
–  Open the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir.
   
–  Position coolant system tester -V.A.G 1274- with adapter -V.A.G 1274/8- on the compensation bottle.
–  With the hand pump of the tester generate an overpressure of approx. 0.1 MPa.
–  If the pressure drops determine position of the leak and repair.
Testing the pressure relief valve in the cap
–  Screw cap onto tester with adapter - V.A.G 1274/9-.
–  With the hand pump of the tester generate an overpressure of approx. 0.15 MPa.
–  For an overpressure of 0.12 ... 0.15 MPa should open the pressure relief valve.
  A19-0036

Removing and installing radiator > < Checking the coolant system for tightness