CLOSED COOLED MODELS
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
3.
Inspect gasket (if used) and rubber seal on cap for tears, cuts, cracks or other signs of
deterioration. Replace gasket, if damaged, or entire cap if rubber seal is damaged.
a
c
b
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a - Rubber Seal (Cap MUST BE Replaced if Damaged)
b - Gasket (Look for Cracks under Gasket)
c - Locking Tabs (1 Hidden)
4.
5.
Check that locking tabs on cap are not bent or damaged.
Using a cooling system pressure tester (similar to one shown), test cap to be sure that
it releases at proper pressure and does not leak. (Refer to instructions which accompa-
ny tester for correct test procedure.) Cap must relieve pressure at 14 psi (97 kPa), and
must hold rated pressure for 30 seconds without going below 11 psi. Replace cap if it
fails to fall within these limits.
72716
IMPORTANT: Before reinstalling cap in next step, examine lower inside sealing sur-
face in filler neck to ensure that it is perfectly smooth and free of debris. Also, inspect
cam lock flanges on sides of filler neck to be sure that they are not bent.
6.
Examine sealing surface and cam lock flanges as described in important above.
a
72715
b
a - Inspect for Damage
b - Cam Lock Flange
7.
Reinstall cap on reservoir or heat exchanger.
Index
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