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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Kinda embarasing....

I cant get my radiator cap off itll rotate about a 1/4 turn but wont go farther and wont come off. I know ive taken it off before, but it just wont come off this time for some reason. Any tricks?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Re: Kinda embarasing....

Push down on it while you turn?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Kinda embarasing....

you know you have to put pressure on the cap right? did you try pushing down with your palm while turning?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Re: Kinda embarasing....

LOL, yeah, im not THAT dumb, but thanks for making sure. Maybe its just sticking and im afraid of breaking it or something
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Kinda embarasing....

Originally Posted by eagleknight97
LOL, yeah, im not THAT dumb, but thanks for making sure. Maybe its just sticking and im afraid of breaking it or something
I have had to use a pair of channel locks before
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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Alright, got it, just had to be a little rough with it, it was sticking pretty good.
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Kinda embarasing....

I know it's a little late but next time and for anyone else, when you take it off turn it until it stops and then turn it back a little bit, then press down and continue turning...

And btw, that is kinda embarrasing
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