Re: Radiator Cap

Posted by HH56 On 2014/5/6 16:24:31

Doesn't really matter except AC cars typically run a bit warmer.

On the other leak possibilities the one to really watch for is the temp valve seal. Several of those have been reporting as failed in the last year or so. When that leaks it typically runs inside the car down the short distance of the firewall where it joins the angled floorboard and then runs under the carpet and padding to pool. You may never see any evidence of a small leak if it has a chance to dry out -- until catastrophe strikes.

Fortunately Napa has the rubber seal for about $10 (and about double that for freight) but it is a P. I. A. to change. Kev did a nice writeup on how to do it if need should arise. That is on site in the How to section.