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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: mopars4ever]
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11/10/18 10:03 AM
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up yours
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You can get that exact part, 52079880AA, from Rock auto under $10.
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: ConvertiBee]
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11/10/18 11:14 AM
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You can get that exact part, 52079880AA, from Rock auto under $10. And does Rock Auto ship for free? Odds are it will be more then the ebay one once you add shipping.
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: ConvertiBee]
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11/10/18 11:16 AM
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StukaJU87
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I got one from EBerg. Works plenty well.
Scott
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: mopars4ever]
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11/10/18 11:59 AM
11/10/18 11:59 AM
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You can get that exact part, 52079880AA, from Rock auto under $10. And does Rock Auto ship for free? Odds are it will be more then the ebay one once you add shipping. So, what you are saying is that the "free shipping" claim is fraudulent and is baked into the the asking price. I don't pay for fraudulent claims, so I won't buy from someone that inflates the price 50% and claims "free shipping". For the record, from RA with shipping to me is still $2 cheaper than your "free shipping" ebay scammer. And this genuine Mopar part is even cheaper than RA, with free shipping https://tinyurl.com/yce7mal5
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: tman]
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11/10/18 03:10 PM
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Im looking for a cap like above that will work for a coolant recovery system for my 70 Cuda. Tman this is the cap I use on my Cuda. I use the windshield washer reservoir as the overflow. I did have to drill a small hole in the reservoir to keep it from vapor locking. After adding the vent hole which is in the rear of the tank under the hood pin support it has worked perfectly for 7 years. Some people will say you don’t need the hole but when I added the overflow I also added a new thermostat which I checked on the stove to see what temp it opened so I could see where it was on the gauge so I had the cap off and when it opened checked gauge. Then when I put the cap on it statered to get hot. Opened lid on tank to add coolant and it started to flow fine closed lid vapor locked again. Lol So added vent hole and never looked back. Mike
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: mccannix]
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11/10/18 05:50 PM
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ConvertiBee's cap is the one Mega carries that RJS mentioned.
Closest to original I've seen and great value Perfect for me: A cap that looks close and it's a great value. TAKE THOSE UGLY-ASS 4-EAR CAPS OFF YOUR CARS GUYS! #Disgusting
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: ConvertiBee]
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11/10/18 06:33 PM
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ConvertiBee's cap is the one Mega carries that RJS mentioned.
Closest to original I've seen and great value Perfect for me: A cap that looks close and it's a great value. TAKE THOSE UGLY-ASS 4-EAR CAPS OFF YOUR CARS GUYS! #Disgusting Really? You buying?
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They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: ConvertiBee]
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11/10/18 07:58 PM
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So, what you are saying is that the "free shipping" claim is fraudulent and is baked into the the asking price. I don't pay for fraudulent claims, so I won't buy from someone that inflates the price 50% and claims "free shipping". For the record, from RA with shipping to me is still $2 cheaper than your "free shipping" ebay scammer. And this genuine Mopar part is even cheaper than RA, with free shipping https://tinyurl.com/yce7mal5 What?? Whatever...So you found one 2 dollars cheaper. Want a cookie??
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
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11/11/18 12:03 AM
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Im looking for a cap like above that will work for a coolant recovery system for my 70 Cuda. Tman this is the cap I use on my Cuda. I use the windshield washer reservoir as the overflow. I did have to drill a small hole in the reservoir to keep it from vapor locking. After adding the vent hole which is in the rear of the tank under the hood pin support it has worked perfectly for 7 years. Some people will say you don’t need the hole but when I added the overflow I also added a new thermostat which I checked on the stove to see what temp it opened so I could see where it was on the gauge so I had the cap off and when it opened checked gauge. Then when I put the cap on it statered to get hot. Opened lid on tank to add coolant and it started to flow fine closed lid vapor locked again. Lol So added vent hole and never looked back. Mike Thanks for the reply. I too am using my washer tank for overflow and works perfectly, just the cap could be a bit better looking. It is 2 eared, but would like to look like yours. The thing is, 18lb cap may be a bit too much. Im sure its works great on your system, but the radiator has to take a bit more pressure. Would like to keep it at 16lb.
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: BDW]
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11/11/18 11:53 AM
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Got and pics of what you guys did for the washer bottle? On a junker I used a 2 liter plastic coke bottle with a hose run down to the bottom of it, but I know you want better than that. Yes you need the cap with the thin quarter sized loose piece.
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Re: What are we using for driver-quality radiator caps now?
[Re: ConvertiBee]
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11/11/18 12:09 PM
11/11/18 12:09 PM
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Seminole County FL to Plymouth...
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along with the coolant decal placed directly in front of the cap. This is like holding up a huge sign that says "I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE HELL I AM DOING"... so good luck with the rest of the restoration being properly done
Here is a picture of my TA with the Coolant Decal directly in front of the cap.
Nothing says "I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT" like a picture.
Last edited by Barry70GTX; 11/11/18 12:10 PM.
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What is a good cheap repro cap? Nice car, not a concourse car..,. YES; I'm the guy who just bought off Ebay 
