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SSI heat exchanger warning |
914ltd |
Oct 6 2011, 06:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
I posted this last year, heating season is here again. These are big cracks, a tiny one you would not be able to hear would still be dangerous. These are not accident damaged. If you have a set on your car, grab the carbon monoxide detector from home and take a ride with the heat on and windows rolled up. There is a detector used in small aircraft also available. The last photo is how we now test for leaks using air pressure. Brad
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horizontally-opposed |
Oct 15 2020, 05:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
Yikes.
This thread is a good reminder to find other solutions for a bit of heat (heated seats, "hair dryers" for a defroster, gas heater, etc) for the interior and/or an electric A/C system with heat. Cost of heat exchangers vs keeping headers—particularly on a six—is a decent head start down these roads. |
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