Not developing pressure in cooling system

Tiny
MIKE GRAHAM2
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
I can drive this thing all day and it never develops any pressure.
I figured the head gasket was bad(It was) and I replaced it and put a new head on as well.
No leaks, oil and coolant are not in each other.
I had to drive it onto a hill to 'burp the system, as it had a bubble in heater core.
Heat is now working, but still no pressure.
Pump is moving fluid, new thermostat. No leaks.
Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 10:24 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Have you replaced the radiator cap? If it isn't holding pressure, this will be the result.

Also, see if you can pressurize the system to see if it builds and holds pressure. If it doesn't there is a leak. If it does, I suspect the radiator cap.

Here is a link showing how to pressurize test the system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 7:42 PM

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