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Overheat blown Radiator Help

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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Your faulty cap caused the first new radiator to fail from overpressure. Never pressure-test a system higher than the cap rated pressure. If the cap doesn't open at rated pressure, replace it.
 
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