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Nickelcharlie 02-02-2024 05:46 PM

? about the Radiator Coolant Tank Cap
 
I have a 86 GMC V8. Does the cap that goes on the radiator over flow tank need to be vented? I picked a cap up from the wrecking yard today and all he had was a solid cap. It is a screw on tank. Thanks for a reply.

Dead Parrot 02-03-2024 10:50 PM

Re: ? about the Radiator Coolant Tank Cap
 
Don't think it matters. A lot of overflow tanks have a built in vent at the top that directs any overflow down the side of the tank. I replaced the lost cap on my 79 Camaro with a metal Wylers bullion cap. Worked for years and a near perfect fit.

geezer#99 02-04-2024 01:17 AM

Re: ? about the Radiator Coolant Tank Cap
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickelcharlie (Post 9282479)
I have a 86 GMC V8. Does the cap that goes on the radiator over flow tank need to be vented? I picked a cap up from the wrecking yard today and all he had was a solid cap. It is a screw on tank. Thanks for a reply.

Yes, it should be vented.
If not it could vapor lock.


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