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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits

Posted: 09 Nov 2026, 11:22
by adebutter
Two questions around discovery and then action… after local garage bleed;

Is my air in coolant and resultant recent airlock from a leaking pot pushing exhaust in to the water system? Bought a header tank test kit; and thoughts on how accurate or applicable this is to a DG1.9?
Other places are can be drawn in to system?

Re: Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits

Posted: 09 Nov 2026, 16:40
by cobblers
If pressure remains in the system with the engine stone cold then the only source can be from a failed piston seal.

Re: Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits

Posted: 09 Nov 2026, 17:09
by davidoft1
cobblers wrote: ↑Today, 16:40 If pressure remains in the system with the engine stone cold then the only source can be from a failed piston seal.

Or a faulty cap

Re: Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits

Posted: 09 Nov 2026, 17:10
by davidoft1
If it’s the change colour type of head gasket tester they are 100% accurate when used correctly