Good Radiator Cap? Who makes one?
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I have had good luck with delco caps. Although they maybe made in Canada or Mexico. If that's your only parts purchase you can lookup the part number on RockAuto.com and enter it into eBay. I would guess you would be in the $12-15 range.
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If I can't find OEM, I go for Motorad caps/thermostats.
I seem to recall reading someplace that they make most of the caps/stats for the OEMs.
I seem to recall reading someplace that they make most of the caps/stats for the OEMs.
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If you are not looking for OEM and want an easy cap to take off and put on, I suggest this brand. I always have a difficult time with the original caps, nothing to grip.
To take off, lift the handle and it turns very easy.
Louis
To take off, lift the handle and it turns very easy.
Louis
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Have had a decaled delco on a few of my cars for 10plus yrs. no issues.
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It is kinda funny how many different car companies try to get some form of "motor" in their name , another being Plymouth's "Mopar" (which I always took as a mishmash of "MOtor" and "PARts" although I'll bet Chrysler/Plymouth had a different take on the name) .
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Off Topic:
Back in the early '70's there was a bunch of counterfeit Ford parts that were put into what was supposed to resemble their red streaked GT-40 Motorcraft boxes.
The counterfeit boxes had a red streaked 1/4 front view of what looked like a stationery '53 Corvette with the word "Motorcar" on the box.
Back in the early '70's there was a bunch of counterfeit Ford parts that were put into what was supposed to resemble their red streaked GT-40 Motorcraft boxes.
The counterfeit boxes had a red streaked 1/4 front view of what looked like a stationery '53 Corvette with the word "Motorcar" on the box.
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That's a score!
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Re: Good Radiator Cap? Who makes one?
I just bought this one. Very nicely made and strong plastic for the lever, unlike some others.