1983 Volkswagen Rabbit

1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
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VCAMPISI1959
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1983 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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I have just finished installing a new head gasket on my Rabbit, when I went to start it the cooling system seams to be getting pressurized, to the point the upper Rad. hose looks like a ballon. I took a compression check and all is well 150 psi across the board. No leaking head gasket. Which direction should I go from here?
Jun 17, 2008 at 3:37 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi vcampisi1959,

If the radiator hose rubber is weak, it would balloon up when pressure builds up in the cooling system due to heat.
Jul 18, 2008 at 2:35 AM
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