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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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Think I need new rad cap

I just got done checking my antifreeze .Well in the past few days , my car has been running a little hotter than normal . When I pulled the cap off , it felt funny coming off , then I saw the rubber seal on the spring circle thingy underneeth the cap kinda getting caught on when I took it off . The cap is prabably not working with the pressure huh ?
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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cheap fix: get new one. unfortunately, the chrome ones @ AZ do not fit the bird, but does fit the boat
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by Project: 85 2.8 bird
cheap fix: get new one. unfortunately, the chrome ones @ AZ do not fit the bird, but does fit the boat
You must have read my mind .I was thinking the same thing .A chrome one ! Im ganna try Discount Auto parts this weekend , see if they have a chrome one .I might order a chrome one from summit .Anyone have a chrome , if so what brand and part # ?
Thanx !
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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my engine is so vanilla .It needs some make-up
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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my engine is so vanilla .It needs some make-up
how about some of those colored wire looms? either @ a parts store, audio store or jc whitney
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Get a stant or a GM dealer item.
You need a real thing
Chrome is cheap construction.
NOW a chrome cover cap is a great idea!
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by KED85
Get a stant or a GM dealer item.
You need a real thing
Chrome is cheap construction.
NOW a chrome cover cap is a great idea!
Do you mean a chrome cover that goes over the cap ?
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Im working on a cover cap at collage. I'm going to make my cover say the same thing as my plenum, 85 Camaro. I have to finish making my program and setting up the cnc to write the letters onto it. Heres a pic of the plenum emblem.

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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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somebody's messing with G codes
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 11:08 AM
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Wayne, exactly correct.
I'm going for a finned theme on my 1967 Camaro engine.
I have a finned rad. cap cover for it.
Swap meet, $1 box
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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Thanx Karl ! .......What pressure rad cap should I get ?
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Wayne, I assume a 15 - 17 lb cap.
Go ask at the dealer or parts store.
Stant makes great stuff.
So does NAPA, it's Stant in a diff name.
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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cool ! Thanx alot !
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by Project: 85 2.8 bird


how about some of those colored wire looms? either @ a parts store, audio store or jc whitney
Do they make em for our cars ? I dont want the extra holes for the V8s . Thats what I will do the next time I put some wires on , or change those out . The wires I have now look real good with my separators
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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I could not find in " cap covers anywhere " ..I was thinking do they make high temp chrome paint ? I can get a rad cap and just paint it chrome
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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I meant the wireharness cover looms. that plain black is just dull
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by WaynesRS
I could not find in " cap covers anywhere " ..I was thinking do they make high temp chrome paint ? I can get a rad cap and just paint it chrome
I ended up just getting a cap , no chrome cap , or no chrome covering . I bought a bottle of chrome paint .Tomorrow Im going to make a hole in a shoebox to fit the cap in so I dont hit the spring or under parts with paint , and Im ganna spray it chrome .It may not last , but I'll just paint over it again
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