11-25-2020, 06:26 PM | #1 |
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Over flow tank cap
Tried to remove my radiator over flow tank cap while the engine was cold. It turned a little but then got very tight. What am I doing wrong?
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11-25-2020, 06:37 PM | #2 |
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if i recall correctly, the overflow tank does not have a twist cap.
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11-25-2020, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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Yeah it does...
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11-25-2020, 08:09 PM | #4 |
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Try turning it clockwise my Silverado is that way.
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11-25-2020, 09:08 PM | #5 |
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You're doing nothing wrong. It will do that but just keep going.
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11-25-2020, 10:18 PM | #6 |
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You cannot turn in clockwise as it has locking tabs. When I turn it counter clockwise it gets so tight I think it will brake.
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11-26-2020, 12:23 AM | #7 |
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if you're referring to the top tank, it is not an overflow tank and should be full all of the time. the lower tank is the overflow and has a full cold mark and is filled via a cap that pops open.
i'm saying this because you can pour coolant in the top part all day and none of it will get to the reservoir aka overflow. edit: yes that twist cap can be stubborn.
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11-26-2020, 12:34 PM | #8 |
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Yes, you are correct. The tank on the top is full and bottom tank is not when cold. Tank on top has a cap and will not come off.
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11-26-2020, 12:52 PM | #9 | |
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The bottom tank should be half full when cold. There is a line on the tank you can use as a reference. Lastly... Sent from toaster or something
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11-26-2020, 05:10 PM | #10 |
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11-27-2020, 05:15 PM | #11 |
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Thank you everybody for your help with this cap it's not coming off unless I breaks the tank when I do it.
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11-29-2020, 11:30 AM | #12 |
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Counter Clockwise is loosen, Clockwise is Tighten....
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11-29-2020, 12:00 PM | #13 |
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Righty tighty, lefty loosey!!
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