Too much pressure in degas?

campbellflage · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 07:43 AM

Hey everyone. Does anybody else have a degas bottle that looks bubbled up on top and looks like it has stress marks on top? Hope this in not a sign of trouble. Its been like this for a while, but I'm putting in a new radiator soon, should this be replaced too, or no big deal? If so anyone got a link to where one can be bought? thanks

campbellflage · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 03:21 PM

ttt .

campbellflage · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 04:11 AM

nobody has seen this before?

**Dave** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 04:27 AM

Open the cap. How much pressure releases

campbellflage · #5 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:06 AM

nothing crazy, I can open it when its hot and its still only a hisses a few times as you open it slowly. Doesn't blow the cap off or anything as you take it off

**greasyF250** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:32 AM

It looks like stress cracks from internal pressure. Not a problem right now, if its not leaking, but it could be a problem in the future. I would look around for a new one or a good used one , I would certainly replace it before a long trip. I see a problem in the future , it will fail , usually at a bad time. Any cracks on the lower part?

**greasyF250** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:35 AM

Put some soapy water on it when its under pressure to check for leaks.

campbellflage · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 05:54 AM

no no cracks on the bottom half, as of yet.

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