Thanks Larry.
Had not checked the hose clamps on the new stainless coolant pipes.
I bet I could rig up my brake bleeder to pressurize the cooling system
Thanks for pointer on coolant cap.

On 4/28/15, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> Neil,
>   I would try pressurizing the cooling systm to at least 15 psi while you
> check for leaks.  My setup uses an old coolant cap with the valves taken
> out, pressure gauge, hoses, clamps, and a valve stem.
>    I have found that screw clamps need to be retightened from time to time
> after being installed on new hoses.

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