2000 Volvo S40 Coolant pressure relief

2000 VOLVO S40
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JORDANFCC
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Is there a retrofit coolant system pressure relief? It looks like my head gasket went first, then combustion pressure severly pressurized my system and blew out the radiator side sealing seams.
Maybe a cap, or ??
What about recommended pressure level?
Thanks
Jan 15, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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JIS001
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Is the cooling system filled with oil?
Jan 16, 2010 at 8:32 PM
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