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Re: Vanagon water pumps
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/6/2005

Phosphate free coolants are not as sensitive to minerals but it can still be an issue.

8 psi is low and may increase cavitation damage.

That in turn can lead to aluminum oxide formation.

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