Stuck Radiator Cap

badcompany87 · 07-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Hey,

I have a 1976 Impala, is there a trick to getting the radiator caps off? I push down and twist counter clockwise and the pressure is released but it won't come off =(

77Impala · 07-04-2009, 03:57 PM

Take a close look at the cap where it is touching the radiator. You may need to use a screw driver to loosen the grip of the cap from the neck of the radiator. In reality after the first partial turn you may need to lift as you finish turning the cap off of the radiator neck. Also you may need to pull real hard if the rubber of the cap has melted onto the radiator neck.

badcompany87 · 07-08-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77Impala

Take a close look at the cap where it is touching the radiator. You may need to use a screw driver to loosen the grip of the cap from the neck of the radiator. In reality after the first partial turn you may need to lift as you finish turning the cap off of the radiator neck. Also you may need to pull real hard if the rubber of the cap has melted onto the radiator neck.

Thanks man, nice 77 btw.

07-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
badcompany87 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 View My Garage badcompany87	Stuck Radiator Cap Hey, I have a 1976 Impala, is there a trick to getting the radiator caps off? I push down and twist counter clockwise and the pressure is released but it won't come off =( __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

07-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
77Impala Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North TX Posts: 2,286 View My Garage 77Impala	Take a close look at the cap where it is touching the radiator. You may need to use a screw driver to loosen the grip of the cap from the neck of the radiator. In reality after the first partial turn you may need to lift as you finish turning the cap off of the radiator neck. Also you may need to pull real hard if the rubber of the cap has melted onto the radiator neck. __________________ 1977 Impala Sedan, 5.0L, TH200, 3.25:1, 79K miles, 26 Lifetime Warranty Parts. 1997 Dodge Ram B2500, 5.2L, 36RH, 3.21:1, 348K miles, 9 Lifetime Warranty Parts.

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