radiator cap
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Racer
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From: texas,, at last
radiator cap
i have a 77 my buddy has just got a 76,
he has no radiator cap,
he has a plastic expansion tank but no pressurised cap,
do you think it's had an aftermarket rad????
natt
he has no radiator cap,
he has a plastic expansion tank but no pressurised cap,
do you think it's had an aftermarket rad????
natt
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: texas,, at last
it will never pressurise, it won't boil over either,
i've driven cars (*** cars) for years with the cap on loose due to head leakage problems,,,,,
what is the correct setup for a 76???
i've driven cars (*** cars) for years with the cap on loose due to head leakage problems,,,,,
what is the correct setup for a 76???
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 401
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From: texas,, at last
Originally Posted by chris75stingray
so when the thermostat opens the coolant just flows all ovedr the ground?
the coolant will just circulate and not build up any pressure,
just means it will never reach correct operating temperature,
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