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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
4/07/2001
19:42:57
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 Subject: Radiator cap and "Nucleate Boiling"
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Interesting article to read http://www.ecpe.vt.edu/%7edfritz/technical/gas/trouble/ping.htm
I replaced the radiator cap (ref. solution 4 in the above article) with a Stant 20lb cap and twice, the radiator leaked. It has NEVER leaked with the 16lb OEM cap so I put it back on, no more leaks.
Anyone know why??
BTW, I am also trying the Chevron Techron treatment.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
4/08/2001
19:37:08
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No idea on the radiator leaks, but I have to add my 2 cents on Techron. Great stuff! In a previous vehicle I had to have a fairly expensive procedure done to remove carbon buid-up, and the mechanic that did it recommended using Techron regularly. Never had a problem with carbon build-up since then in any vehicle. I put in a bottle about once every 3000 miles, and I only use Chevron gas. Cheap insurance against expensive carbon removal.
Dan
2000 CC/SLTplus/4X4/4.7/auto/3.55LSD
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jeffster
GenIII
4/08/2001
20:09:33
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The 20 pound cap probably strains the radiator beyond the point it can conatin the pressure between 16 and 20 pounds. The 16 pound will release the pressure the overflow at 16 pounds right? The radiator can handle that amount of pressure. What was the theory behind the 20 pound cap anyways?
Waiting for my 2001 black 4.7 RC Sport 5 speed 3:92 limited slip
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
4/09/2001
07:19:20
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The theory, ?, see number 4 on the article, itwas only 4$ and I put the old one back on.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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