Going from 7 PSI to 16 PSI radiator cap. Problem?
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01/07/09 01:22 AM
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I just got a new radiator cap that has a built in temp guage and i noticed it is 16 PSI rated cap. The one i have now is the stock 7 PSI cap. Any worries over this much change, or does it not matter? Thanks Stu
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Re: Going from 7 PSI to 16 PSI radiator cap. Problem?
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I have an aluminum unit and use a 16lb not sure what a 7lb cap would be used for?
Wouldn't that be used if you have a recovery system like new cars?
Yes i set up a recovery system. I got the radiator cap from the shop that recored my existing radiator. He said that 7 PSI cap was correct for this appication. Guess he was wrong?
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Re: Going from 7 PSI to 16 PSI radiator cap. Problem?
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But if you have added a modern recovery system, the type that sucks it back in from the bottom of the recovery tank rather than just being a catch can - wouldn't the 7 be the right one?
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Re: Going from 7 PSI to 16 PSI radiator cap. Problem?
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All the recovery(& non recovery) caps that I have seen(& used) are 15-16 lbs. I have never seen a 7 lb one.
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