Just replaced my 9 pound cap with a new 9 pound from the local Advanced Auto
Parts they had a rack full with the choice of one with or without the pressure
relief handle. The replacement cap does not look like the original cap. Jim
"Robert J.Jaarsma" wrote:
> I don't have the answer. But if you run the pressure up too much the heater
> cores have a tendency to bulge out and or burst at the seams. It ha
> happened to me. Coolant all over the gaspedal area.
> I reinforced both sides with extra metal cross bracing before installation.
> Robert Jaarsma
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Brent Kasl
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:02 AM
> To: alpines@autox.team.net
> Subject: Raiator Cap Pressure
>
> According to the Rootes manual, the pressure cap for a 1725 S5 is rated
> at 9lbs. I have a 13 lb cap on my sons car and want to correctly replace
> it, however, their does not seem to be a 9 lb cap available, and
> according to the radiator cap catalog, this car requires a 7lb like my
> S2. What is correct and what is everyone running? Thanks Brent
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