2004 4.6. Waterfall, matrix bleeding, no hot air in cabin.

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

#21

03-04-2024, 07:15 AM

Dervish

Mudding

Thread Starter

Join Date: Dec 2021

Location: Finland

Posts: 243

Likes: 85

Received 146 Likes on 75 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extinct

Be careful with pressure test, pull all the spark plugs before you turn her over. We have had forum members with hydrolocked engines bend connecting rods.

Thanks for the tip/reminder.

I will be checking the cylinders with a borescope before starting to see if there are pools inside.

Reply Like

#22

03-04-2024, 09:22 AM

JohnZo

Recovery Vehicle

Join Date: Apr 2021

Location: SE Washington State

Posts: 950

Likes: 1,012

Received 227 Likes on 196 Posts

One other place a pressure leak could happen is at the test rig, especially since air leaks easier than water. Maybe check with soapy water to be sure, easy to misdiagnose.

Reply Like

The following users liked this post:

Dervish (03-04-2024)