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 Proper radiator cap??

 Created by: captain61
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Aug 18, 2021 09:18AM Dan Moffet  
Aug 18, 2021 07:28AM Kermy  
Aug 18, 2021 03:28AM captain61  
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 Posted: Aug 18, 2021 09:18AM
Dan Moffet
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Originally Posted by Kermy
16 psi but if your cap is not blowing its probably OK.
It is a pressure cap, not a "temperature" cap. It opens if the pressure exceeds the specified amount. The engine temperature is regulated by the thermostat, which is similar but opens once the engine coolant reaches the specified temperature, and is supposed to close when the temperature falls below that same specified level.

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 Posted: Aug 18, 2021 07:28AM
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16 psi but if your cap is not blowing its probably OK.

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 Posted: Aug 18, 2021 03:28AM
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Good day all,
I have a 1994/5 SPI Japan spec Mini. I am not sure the radiator cap that is on it is the correct temperature or pressure. What are the proper cap specifications for that car?
HELP!