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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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2474S - Mr. Gasket ThermoCap Radiator Caps




This is a follow up to the Moroso Aluminum filler neck that I ordered earlier this summer, and hopefully it will work out as well. This is basically a replacement radiator cap that has a thermostat included. This could be an excellent supplement to the factory temp gauge. It came in yesterday so hopefully I whould have a follow up in a few days. Although it says it comes in blue and red, for some reason the 20 PSI version only comes in silver.


A little background history of this. I saw this in AutoZone a couple of years ago, and was intrigued but at the time there was not a 20 PSI version. Well like a good little trooper I waited and found it in the Jeg's Catalog.


http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/2474S/10002/-1


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Available for domestic and import applications
Built-in thermometer indicates coolant temperature
Calibrated in Fahrenheit and centigrade
30° to 270° F range
Color-coded temperature ranges
Integrated coolant reclamation valve
Helps prevent coolant burn injuries
Chrome crown with colored trim ring
Improves appearance under hood

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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ya i seen one like this on summit and was thinking about getting it, let me know how it goes.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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I will let engine cool this afternoon and install. I will give a follow up after a few days of operation.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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My Jegs neck is REAL hard to get the stocker cap on and off. Was yours?

Let me know if this one does better. Thanks!

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Seen those many moons ago but they were not as sick as those.


I found a new play toy!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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"My Jegs neck is REAL hard to get the stocker cap on and off. Was yours?"


As a matter of fact yes it was. I gave up for the day and will try again today after it cools but the cap was stuck on the lip..I tried to bend back the tab on the lip but as of now so luck. I dont want to bed it back too much because if the cap doesnt go on I want to be able to return it. I also thought of removing the Jegs filler neck, installing the cap on the neck then reinstalling the filler neck to the hoses. Does that sound reasonable?

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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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No because you will need to get it off if needed on the road someday. Taking off the neck is not practical.

So your issues now are with the NEW cap then?

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Basically yes. I will try to hold up the neck from the bottom and press it on, I just need to slide the cap down a bit further.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MAGIC84
I will try to hold up the neck from the bottom and press it on, I just need to slide the cap down a bit further.

Now that just doesn't sound right.........LMAO!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
now that just doesn't sound right.........lmao!
lol...lol...lol...
 
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