John at Mazdatrix claims this is caused by a failed pressure
cap. Even in street cars. I am not so sure. It looks like
simple corrosion to me. In any event it would not hurt to
buy a pressure cap tester. Such a cheap device can be critical
to the cooling of your aircraft engine.

A pre flight cold cooling system pressure check using compressed air
would accomplish the same thing.

Paul Lamar

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