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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)03 · Diagnosis – checks
03 · Diagnostics

Cooling system - tightness test

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Various checks › Cooling system - tightness test
Diagnosis – checksCooling system - tightness test

Cooling system - tightness test

Operation 0510C30 · Check systems

Cooling system - tightness test

Unscrew and remove the engine coolant tank cap.

1 Screw the tool, with the specific connector, onto the tank filler.

Special tool 1.895.362.000 – PUMP 1

2 Manually pressurize the system and check that the pressure gauge reading remains constant at the specified value.

Pressure for engine cooling system leakage test (bar) 2
1.08
Cooling system - tightness test

Remove the tool from the expansion tank.

Special tool 1.895.362.000 – PUMP

1 Screw the tool 1b fitted with the specific connector onto the engine coolant tank cap 1a.

Special tool 1.895.362.000 – PUMP 1b

2 Manually pressurize the system and check that the pressure relief valve on the cap opens at the specified pressure.

Exhaust valve opening pressure (bar) 2
0.98

Unscrew the cap from the tool and screw it onto the coolant tank.

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