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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Tried to remove the radiator cap and it will not come off of the reservoir tank. Any sugestions how to get it off with out damaging the cap?
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Get a pair of pliers and take that cap off... new caps are cheap at the dealership...

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I guess so... Thanks!
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Try using a rubber strap wrench. It should work and will not damage the cap.
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