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01 gg 300 rad cap
the parts list crossover i have found show a ktm radiator cap with a higher bar rating is a good replacement for my 1.2 oe gasgas. The caps i can find are 1.4 1.6 and 1.8 and did not know what would be the best for ole blue. The only change i have made is the LTR impeller and at about 90 degress I am dribbling a little bit of coolant. I clicked the search and could not find out much.
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Unless your really stressing the motor with little airflow, your bike should not overheat in 90 weather. I have only boiled my 2000 EC300 twice and it still has the stock impeller and rad cap.
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Mike Baxter 2005 GasGas EC300 (Ohlins front and rear) 2007 Yamaha FZ1 2003 Pampera 280(hers) |
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Couple things to check.
1) The coolant should be 1" below the cap-if you over fill it, it will leak out. 2) Make sure the gasket/seal on the radiator cap in not distorted. You don't want to go too high on the cap pressure rating. Think of the pressure rating as a "fuse" in your cooling system. If you run a cap that has a high pressure rating, you may blow gaskets in the cooling system. Girard |
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my cap seal is distorted.. it looks like something chemical wise was growing on it, kinda chalky residue, so i am just gonna replace it.
thanks for the input. jay Last edited by jhendr3702; 07-02-2008 at 09:02 AM. |
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Had the same problem with my 06 450. It seemed the coolant had crystalised under the seal and distorted it. I ordered the correct part but while I was waiting for it to arrive I removed the seal and put it back on upside down. It sealed ok and is still good for a spare.
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i'll give that a try.
thanks jay |
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thanks for the info. jay |
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