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Listers,
Regarding head gasket leaks. Now that a huge percentage of cars are ob2
complaint there must be thousands of older exhaust/tailpipe sniffers laying=
dormant. The same sniffers can also be used to sniff a radiator!
Tomorrow I will ask a couple of local shops. The was a unit made by Hamilto=
n Standard that worked well.
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
-------- Original message --------
From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course, the ?3=
? will be wrong.
Bill
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On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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Thanks, I'll check them out.
On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi Sujit,
>
> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically the
> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color chang=
e.
> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You
> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
>
> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running the
> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If when
> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets
> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication of =
a
> head gasket issue.
>
> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one
> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -
> Made in USA : Automotive
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> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
> store.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> JVV
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit Roy
> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>
> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test my
> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.
>
> Sujit
>
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> Cupertino, California
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Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000<br>
From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com><br>
To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.ne=
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Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
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I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this<b=
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-------- Original message --------<br>
From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com><br>
Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com><br>
Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<br>
<br>
Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course, t=
he ?3? will be wrong.<br>
Bill<br>
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com><br>
To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com><br>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<br>
Message-ID:<br>
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Thanks, I'll check them out.<br>
<br>
On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>=
;<br>
wrote:<br>
<br>
> Hi Sujit,<br>
><br>
> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically the=
<br>
> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color ch=
ange.<br>
> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You=
<br>
> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<br>
><br>
> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running =
the<br>
> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If w=
hen<br>
> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets=
<br>
> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication =
of a<br>
> head gasket issue.<br>
><br>
> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one=
<br>
> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -=
<br>
> Made in USA : Automotive<br>
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> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts=
<br>
> store.<br>
><br>
> Hope this helps<br>
><br>
> JVV<br>
> ------------------------------<br>
> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of =
Sujit Roy<br>
> <triumphstag@gmail.com><br>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<br>
> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<b=
r>
><br>
> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test =
my<br>
> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.=
<br>
><br>
> Sujit<br>
><br>
> --<br>
> Sujit Roy<br>
> Cupertino, California<br>
><br>
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