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Cooling problem after 4th gen overflow tank mod

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Old Sep 2, 2021 | 06:00 PM
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Re: Cooling problem after 4th gen overflow tank mod

Pinched hose is no good, but I wouldn't trust the gauge alone. Hook yourself up with an infrared thermometer and point it at the water neck / various places to get an idea of exactly how hot things are getting.
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