Radiator cap.

Z1300rider
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Member

6 years 9 months ago #18817 by Z1300rider

Radiator cap. was created by Z1300rider

After a lot of searching I have found an ideal replacement for the original radiator cap. The cap is a Gates RC 135 and costs 8 pounds through Ebay. The blow-off pressure is 16 pounds which is slightly higher than ideal but the fit is perfect. I think the 32 Euros being asked from a certain German site is taking the proverbial.

Attachments:

The following user(s) said Thank You: Phil, biltonjim, zed_thirteen, Ledkz1300, Daro

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

scotch
Offline
Sustaining Member

6 years 9 months ago #18854 by scotch

Replied by scotch on topic Radiator cap.

STANT #10229.
A cooling system pressure test confirmed it starts to open at 12 PSI.

1980 KZ 1300 sr# KZT30A-009997
Always High - Know Fear !

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

StanG
Offline
Banned

6 years 9 months ago #18865 by StanG

Replied by StanG on topic Radiator cap.

That sealing rubber can be replaced, but I can't source it! Damn Home Depot or Lordco. Otherwise mine is perfect, just need a rubber sheet to cut a circle and install. There must local suppliers of different thickness rubber sheets! Or I have to go back to China to get something? Frustrating...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

scotch
Offline
Sustaining Member

6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 9 months ago #18866 by scotch

Replied by scotch on topic Radiator cap.

My OEM Rad-Cap had the same issue - The seals were starting to crack. I also looked at replacing just the rubber but the way the cap is assembled - essentially riveted - made this impratical and not worth the effort, given the modest cost of a new cap.

1980 KZ 1300 sr# KZT30A-009997
Always High - Know Fear !

Last edit: 6 years 9 months ago by scotch.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: dcarver220b

Time to create page: 0.128 seconds