Re: What psi rad. cap?
 

Would a too high a psi cause overheating?

Rich

Re: What psi rad. cap?
 

True, especially if the lower radiator hose does not have the
separator spring in it and is sucked shut.
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Not directly, too low can though.
>
> Too high will just explode something if it does overheat or too high can
> cause a pinhole seep or a worn waterpump seal to leak or to suck air
> when it cools down rather than sucking fluid from the overflow tank.
>
> This can lead to air in the rad and overheating...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: What psi rad. cap?
 

True, especially if the lower radiator hose does not have the
separator spring in it and is sucked shut.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Not directly, too low can though.
>
> Too high will just explode something if it does overheat or too high can
> cause a pinhole seep or a worn waterpump seal to leak or to suck air
> when it cools down rather than sucking fluid from the overflow tank.
>
> This can lead to air in the rad and overheating...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's