What is this cap? It blew up. Sadness ensued.
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This blew up yesterday. Coolant went everywhere. It got dark shortly after, so I didn't even bother searching very hard as to where it went.
What is it? Where does it go? Can I buy this piece at AutoZone?
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Some aftermarket radiators are more universal and have provisions for optional fittings, if your application doesn't use that fitting a plug like the one you have pictured is put in the hole.
I don't remember seeing anything like that on a factory radiator.
Did this come off a factory radiator? What vehicle?
I don't remember seeing anything like that on a factory radiator.
Did this come off a factory radiator? What vehicle?
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Some aftermarket radiators are more universal and have provisions for optional fittings, if your application doesn't use that fitting a plug like the one you have pictured is put in the hole.
I don't remember seeing anything like that on a factory radiator.
Did this come off a factory radiator? What vehicle?
I don't remember seeing anything like that on a factory radiator.
Did this come off a factory radiator? What vehicle?
It's a '99 Trans Am. So, assuming it is a fitting plug, would it be possible that the plug itself just wore out and I could get another one to put in it and be as good as new?
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I have never replaced the radiator, but I don't know if the previous owners ever did. I have no idea if it's factory or not.
It's a '99 Trans Am. So, assuming it is a fitting plug, would it be possible that the plug itself just wore out and I could get another one to put in it and be as good as new?
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It's a '99 Trans Am. So, assuming it is a fitting plug, would it be possible that the plug itself just wore out and I could get another one to put in it and be as good as new?
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It looks like it might be the plug for a coolant level sensor.
Some cars had the sensor, some had a plug.