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Author Topic: radiator cap gasket  (Read 689 times)
bossman10728
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« on: May 13, 2013, 09:56:16 AM »
Has anyone made a replacement radiator cap gasket instead of replacing the entire cap?
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2013, 10:09:26 AM »
Have you tried to tighten the prongs on the cap to make it seal better.
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2013, 04:59:52 PM »
As was said, slightly pinch the tabs on the cap. I also use a high vacuum silicone grease on radiator caps.
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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2013, 08:22:45 PM »
Quote from: sandy on May 13, 2013, 04:59:52 PM
I also use a high vacuum silicone grease on radiator caps.

As in you lube the gasket?
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