Radiator cap/Expansion tank

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Johnwindwood
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Radiator cap/Expansion tank

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Guys

1985 MY car with single type expansion tank. Am I right in thinking the cap should be 15 PSI ?
Also, how full is the tank meant to be when cold?

Many thanks.
Kind regards

John

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Re: Radiator cap/Expansion tank

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I agree with you. The single header tank uses 15 psi cap A082K6031F
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Re: Radiator cap/Expansion tank

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The tank should be about an inch from the neck of the filler. I concur (always wanted to say that) about the 15psi cap.

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Re: Radiator cap/Expansion tank

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Thanks guys-much appreciated!
Kind regards

John

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1984 Lotus Excel (1985 MY wide body)
1952 Austin Sheerline A125 Harold Radford Shooting Brake
1949 Austin Sheerline saloon (Parts car)
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
2002 Volvo V70XC Cross Country AWD

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