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the radiator cap is a pressure regulating device if it is blocked for some reason the pressure in the cooling system could blow it off
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How would a radiator cap cause a leak?
A radiator cap would not cause a leak! However, if the radiator cap is holding pressure, other weak parts could signal issues in need of attention.
What would cause Both radiator hoses to collapsed?
Radiator cap
Can not replacing the antifreeze cap and driving your van cause the head gaskets to blow?
Yes, but indirectly. Without the radiator cap in place, or using a faulty radiator cap, you run the risk of overheating the engine, which can cause head gasket failure.
What would cause a top radiator hose to crush on a 2001 3.1 buick?
Check valve in radiator cap malfunction, replace radiator cap.
What would cause pressure in the radiator besides thermostatalready replaced head gasket?
radiator cap
What is the Cause of radiator cap breaking?
The spring on the bottom of a radiator cap will cause it to fail. If the spring does not work properly it can lead to pressure escaping from the radiator which can overheat the vehicle.
Why would the bottom radiator hos blow off the engine?
Probably an old hose that should have been replaced. Replace the hose, clamps and the radiator cap. Inspect the other hoses. The radiator cap should release pressure in excess of psi noted on cap, usually 15 to 17 psi.
What would cause the oil fill cap to blow off while a car is running?
its loose
Would a radiator cap cause a car to overheat?
to add to this, a big YES,on the radiator cap .the radiator cap needs to be specific pressure rating. radiator caps do wear out. also the cheapest fix to start It is doubtful a radiator cap would cause a car to overheat. Common overheating causes are insufficient coolant, leaking coolant (into or out of your engine), faulty thermostat, blown cooling fan fuse, faulty fan temperature switch ( sender ), faulty fan, or a faulty fan relay.
Why would antifreeze leak from the radiator cap?
If you have a "Leak" from the cap either the cap needs to be replaced or the top of the Radiator is damaged. It is normal for thermal expansion (water gets bigger when hot) to cause the coolant to go into the expansion tank when cars is hot and to be drawn back into the radiator as the engine cools
How do you unclog the pipe connecting the coolant container to the radiator?
You can blow into it. that hose will only really be open to the radiator when too much pressure has built up and your radiator cap releases pressure into the overflow. All other times the tubes access to the radiator is blocked by a properly functioning radiator cap.
Would a bad radiator cap cause my temperature gauge to show hot?
yes... because you gonna loose water..
