I received the original and correct radiator cap I "won" on ebay. It looks good strictly from an appearance standpoint. However, I took it to a credible auto shop which I have done business with for 26 years now and it pressure tested to zero. The seller stated in his ad that it "still holds 15 lbs" and in an email from myself addressing this subject point blank, he stated that it was pressure tested on an ac delco tester and did test ok at 15 lbs.
On one hand I am contacting him to see how he wants to handle corrective action...we will see if his integrity tests at 15 lbs or zero. Meanwhile I am wondering about rebuilding the cap. I don`t see rebuild kits in either Paragon or Corvette America. I am wondereing if I buy one of their caps and steel the spring and or rivit if necessary if this is rebuildable. I am asking for any thoughts or direction on saving this cap.
thx, richard
On one hand I am contacting him to see how he wants to handle corrective action...we will see if his integrity tests at 15 lbs or zero. Meanwhile I am wondering about rebuilding the cap. I don`t see rebuild kits in either Paragon or Corvette America. I am wondereing if I buy one of their caps and steel the spring and or rivit if necessary if this is rebuildable. I am asking for any thoughts or direction on saving this cap.
thx, richard
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