Cap, Radiator: Inspection: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| 1 - OVERFLOW NIPPLE |
| 2 - MAIN SPRING |
| 3 - GASKET RETAINER |
| 4 - STAINLESS-STEEL SWIVEL TOP |
| 5 - RUBBER SEALS |
| 6 - VENT VALVE |
| 7 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING/ENGINE OUTLET CONNECTOR |
| 8 - FILLER NECK |
Hold the cap in your hand, top side up . The vent valve (6) at the bottom of the cap should not open. If the valve opens, replace the cap. If the rubber seal (5) has swollen, preventing the valve from opening, replace the cap.
Hold the cleaned cap in your hand, upside down. If any light can be seen between vent valve (6) and the rubber seal (5), replace the cap.
A replacement cap must be of the type designed for a full pressure coolant systems. This design ensures coolant return to the radiator.