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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Coolant Cap Question

Do 6.0 coolant cap's fail very often and how do you test one to see if it has failed? Found white chalk substance on driver's side of engine after towing and want to check simple (cheap repair) stuff first. Ha! Thanks in advance, Roy
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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I guess you could pressurize your degas bottle with an air compressor and a couple of fittings. Much easier to just replace it tho.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Ford came out with a re-designed cap a couple of years ago. They're only about 8 bucks. Cheaper than screwing with the old one.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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You didn't say which year truck yours is.

Here is a picture of old style cap, to new style. (old on left)
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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+ you can drill your old cap and put a nipple in it and attatch a gauge to check cooling system pressure if the new cap don't fix it.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Ford recommends installing a new cap if the old one ever relieves (PSV's are prone to weakening when they relieve a hot fluid).
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
You didn't say which year truck yours is.

Here is a picture of old style cap, to new style. (old on left)
Originally Posted by Rusty Axlerod
+ you can drill your old cap and put a nipple in it and attatch a gauge to check cooling system pressure if the new cap don't fix it.
Two very good too knows within a single thread.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:26 AM
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Ford recommends installing a new cap if the old one ever relieves (PSV's are prone to weakening when they relieve a hot fluid).
Speaking of new caps.......I PM'd back and forth with a guy on the .ORG that had recently gotten a new degas bottle from Ford that came with a 20 psi cap although he didn't know what the part number was. I wish someone else could confirm this. Heard anything about it?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
Speaking of new caps.......I PM'd back and forth with a guy on the ORG that had recently gotten a new degas bottle from Ford that came with a 20 psi cap although he didn't know what the part number was. I wish someone else could confirm this. Heard anything about it?
Have not heard anything about a 20 psi cap. I will ask around though!
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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Anybody have the part number for the new cap
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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My truck is a 2007 F-350 dually. Anyone know what is the difference in old versus new cap?

Just bought a 60 month/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty from dealership where I bought truck. Hopefully, if it's more than a cap will be covered. ha! Thanks for replies.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bismic
Have not heard anyhing about a 20 psi cap. I will ask around though!
I really gotta start drinking my coffee before typing in the morning. It wasn't here it was on the .ORG, so fix your post and my quote--LOL. I'll see if I can get the guy to read the part # from the cap label and get it run also.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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Definitely interetsted in more info on it!

Coffee time for me too!
 
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Ford and motorcraft part numbers for 20 psi degas bottle cap:
9S4Z-8100-B RS-529

Why would you only want to run the higher pressure cap in colder temps? I assume it's because it raises the boiling point significantly?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Thanks Tim - reps to you (when I can)! Seems like you would want the higher pressure cap in the hot weather instead of cold. I wonder if the cap would help reduce cavitation issues - directionally it should anyway.
 
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