I think replacing the pressure cap with a higher than specified, will only
create higher pressure throughout the system. Will that have an effect on
the hoses, fittings, Head Gasket, I think so. That recommendation of
specific pressure is there for a GOOD reason. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Keen <rekeen@mtu.edu>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, May 04, 2001 2:15 PM
Subject: Re: Overheating Problems
>We experienced some bad overheating a couple of
>years ago while driving in 105-degree weather
>through Kansas and Missouri. Replacing the
>worn pressure cap with a recommended 7-lb
>cap cured the difficulties. YMMV.
>--Bob Keen
>68 1600
>Upper Peninsula, MI
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