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    blue_cheese replied to the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant.
    I used some red RTV sealant around those ports, perhaps I made a bad job of it. Only one way to find out how suppose! 🔧 Can the intake manifold + fuel rail be removed without taking off the alternator/ps pump? That would save me a lot of time
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant.
    Update: Found the right cap and pressurised to about 14 psi. Leak quickly started dripping from around the rear of the engine. Stuck the endoscope down and saw this: That looks like the culprit. Looks like coolant is leaking out of the bolt...
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant.
    I'll have a look now. I did get this picture of the rear valley gasket seal, it does look a bit wet there although is hard to tell with this tiny endoscope. It seems that signs are pointing to it being the source though. If it is - is there a...
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant.
    Pressure tester arrived today. Not sure if I'm doing this properly - I've sxrewed the test cap on and tried pumping some pressure in, but the air escapes straight away before any pressure is built. It looks like a simple device - screw on...
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    Apr 21, 2025
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