Radiator Cap Inspection; Radiator Inspection And Cleaning; Radiator Remounting - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION

• Fit the cap 1 to the radiator cap tester 2.
• Build up pressure slowly by operating the tester. Make sure
that the pressure build-up stops at 95 – 125 kPa (0.95 – 12.5
kgf/cm², 13.5 – 17.8 psi) and that, with the tester held stand-
still, the cap is capable of holding that pressure for at least 10
seconds.
• Replace the cap if it is found not to satisfy either of these two
requirements.
 Radiator cap valve opening pressure
Standard: 95 – 125 kPa
(0.95 – 1.25 kgf/cm², 13.5 – 17.8 psi)

RADIATOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING

• Road dirt or trash stuck to the fins must be removed.
• Use of compressed air is recommended for this cleaning.
• Fins bent down or dented can be repaired by straightening
them with the blade of a small screwdriver.

RADIATOR REMOUNTING

• The radiator is to be installed in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.
• Install the radiator.
• Route the radiator hoses. (10-20)
• Bleed air from the cooling circuit. (2-18)
COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-5