why would the radiator get pressure on a cold start

Asked by Gene Dec 04, 2015 at 07:33 PM about the 2002 Nissan Sentra XE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 had it surface
and pressure tested for cracks.?

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

Head issue would be the first to pressure check,this should of showed and issue with the heads,cold pressure is a leak in the intake or head gasket.

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Bob answered 8 years ago

I agree with T_S_T, if is likely a head gasket or cylinder head issue.

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