Radiator Cap. Opel Sintra 1997

For 1990-2009 cars

### Radiator Cap Pressure Test

#### Tools Required

J 24460-01

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. This vehicle is equipped with an aluminum radiator. Follow the instructions outlined under "On-Vehicle Pressure Testing" in the Aluminum Radiator Diagnosis portion of this section.

Remove the radiator cap.

2. Wet the radiator cap gasket with water. Wash off any sediment from the sealing surface.
3. Install the cap to J 24460-01
4. Pump up the pressure to the pressure stamped on the cap by operating the plunger handle of J 24460-01
5. Note the rate of decrease in pressure.
6. The pressure reading should remain within the corresponding pressure segment of the scale for about 10 seconds.
7. If the cap does not hold the corresponding pressure, replace the cap.