Radiator Cap Problems

Pops · 01-23-2008, 08:42 AM

This is to see just how many people have had problems or multiple problems with the Radiator Cap. I'm trying to get this reported to Nissan if there's enough to warrant a report.

Here's a pic of what the problem might look like:

**Blackbeauty** · 01-23-2008, 08:46 AM

Sorry Pops... No problem with mine. However, I have read multiple threads on here about it. It is also the cause of some codes that members couldn't identify. I don't know that it's a rampant problem, but there are some who have experienced it.

Learjet · 01-23-2008, 08:46 AM

There is already a TSB for the cap leaking. You need a new cap.

Pops · 01-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Already got one for free from the dealer. I'm trying to get it reported because the replacement caps aren't any better.

Juday · 01-23-2008, 09:05 AM

Mine was bad until they put a new cap on there. I haven't had a problem since. Maybe you just have bad luck?

Pops · 01-23-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Juday

.... Maybe you just have bad luck?

Oh, I'm sure you're right about that.

It just seems like the Metal and Gasket are thinner and more flimsy than any that I've had before.

70DATSUN · 01-23-2008, 06:09 PM

Dealer took care of it, no big deal. No problems since.

pedalhappy1053 · 01-25-2008, 09:14 PM

I had that problem and I paid 20 bucks for a new cap from the dealer

Pops · 01-25-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pedalhappy1053

I had that problem and I paid 20 bucks for a new cap from the dealer

$20.00 ????

Unless it's a NISMO, the cap only costs $3.00.

dbolemiss · 01-26-2008, 01:19 AM

I got a new cap for free ans saw the nismo were $30.

AgTitan06 · 01-26-2008, 01:42 AM

I had my cap replaced under warranty this week.

bstephens · 01-26-2008, 04:23 AM

take the radiator cap off turn upside down bend the two tabs that lock the cap to radiator make the cap fit radiator as tight as possible.or hold cap in hand bend tab's with channel lock pliers. i did this to my cap fixed radiator never leaked again.the dealer ship not smart enough to do this.hope this helps.

**redneckpapa1996** · 01-26-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pops

$20.00 ????

Unless it's a NISMO, the cap only costs $3.00.

Maybe that is why it is still leaking.....

Just an idea.......Good luck..

wesgray · 01-26-2008, 06:23 AM

I took mine in to hae them look at it and they said they re going to replace the radiator but they are on back order. sucks

Learjet · 01-26-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bstephens

take the radiator cap off turn upside down bend the two tabs that lock the cap to radiator make the cap fit radiator as tight as possible.or hold cap in hand bend tab's with channel lock pliers. i did this to my cap fixed radiator never leaked again.the dealer ship not smart enough to do this.hope this helps.

Now that is a great suggestion. If the seal is good, just a little adjustment will do the trick. Good to know!

Thanks