Cap? Whadya think.

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Old 08-02-2005, 08:50 AM
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Question Cap? Whadya think.

New water pump,new thermostst,new antifreeze.
After my truck gets good n hot needle at the r in
normal, its time to retire for the evening, by morning
get out to the truck(460cid) the upper radiator hose
is collapsed flatter than a pancake. Im suspecting its
the radiator cap seeling so tight that its not allowing
fluid to be sucked out of my overflow resevior into
the radiator. Whadya Think?
 
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Old 08-02-2005, 09:43 PM
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That would be my guess. On most pressure caps, the smaller metal inner ring under the cap is supposed to open under suction to allow coolant recovery. Try a new cap for $10, and it should be fine.
 
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Old 08-03-2005, 07:15 AM
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Went to napa last night for a new cap. I'll see tha results later
when i home and can keep an eye on it overnight. And if that dont
work than it just must be normal.
 




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