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Epetek1 · 07-31-2020, 04:43 PM

I’m sure a simple answer. The radiator cap does not tighten down and hold. I can turn it until it catches but then when I push it further it slip loose again. Has to be an easy fix but let me know, Pete
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Bob C · 07-31-2020, 04:45 PM

Maybe a thicker gasket.

Big hammer · 07-31-2020, 06:51 PM

Adjust the tabs/ears on the cap, x-2 on a new gasket

Purdy Swoft · 07-31-2020, 08:07 PM

I used high temp red silicone sealer between the cap and the gasket and the problem was solved for me . Before that , when I would accelerate , water would escape around the radiator cap .

abachman3 · 08-02-2020, 06:05 PM

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The gaskets that are commonly used for the radiator cap and the Gas cap are a round piece of leather. They do have some thickness to them. Generally I find that when first used, they are almost too tight!

07-31-2020, 04:43 PM	#1
Epetek1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 148	Radiator cap problem 31 coupe I’m sure a simple answer. The radiator cap does not tighten down and hold. I can turn it until it catches but then when I push it further it slip loose again. Has to be an easy fix but let me know, Pete [email protected]

07-31-2020, 04:45 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Radiator cap problem 31 coupe Maybe a thicker gasket.

07-31-2020, 06:51 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,126	Re: Radiator cap problem 31 coupe Adjust the tabs/ears on the cap, x-2 on a new gasket __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

07-31-2020, 08:07 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Radiator cap problem 31 coupe I used high temp red silicone sealer between the cap and the gasket and the problem was solved for me . Before that , when I would accelerate , water would escape around the radiator cap .

08-02-2020, 06:05 PM	#5
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 323	Re: Radiator cap problem 31 coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The gaskets that are commonly used for the radiator cap and the Gas cap are a round piece of leather. They do have some thickness to them. Generally I find that when first used, they are almost too tight!

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