Tight radiator cap

[Bluefreud]

hi,

 

need advice and suggestions.

 

recently just changed to a new radiator cap becos the old one's "rubber sealing" (not sure i use the right term) was gone.

however apparently now the new one's rubber sealing is so gd tat it became stuck!! as in i cant open my radiator cap.

sigh..

 

so how? now i cant check wat is the coolant water level and top up as needed.

 

thanks alot.

[Pisces69]

U dont need to open the rad cap so often. Just check the overflow tank for the correct fluid level.

 

Only if u suspect the level inside the rad to b wrong, then u can confirm by checking tru the rad cap WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.

 

U may do this once every few months.

 

Since the cap is new, it might just be tight. Slowly turn to fully open & wiggle it up to remove.

 

If u try this on a HOT engine, the hot coolant will spray out & burn u like freddy kruger.

[Bluefreud]

hi,

 

alrite thks..

[Yeobh]

Just press the cap and turn - for safety reason

[Apollo]

probably the rubber is thicker and therefore better grip.

 

after you removed it, apply a layer of grease to the steel rim over which the cap seals, it will act like KY and lubricate the surface.

[Bluefreud]

hi,

 

hahaa.. okie.. provided i can 1st remove the cap..