Correct Radiator Cap

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Purbeckfossil
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Correct Radiator Cap

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I have a 1275cc engine in my convertible and would like to know what is the correct PSI radiator cap I should fit.

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Re: Correct Radiator Cap

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If you have the standard radiator, I would use the standard 4 lb cap.

Before moving to a higher pressure system I would consider an expansion tank (pressurised with an un-pressurised rad cap) or a coolant recovery tank (same idea but vice versa on the caps)
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Re: Correct Radiator Cap

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i used an 8 in mine and it was fine
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