Date:         Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:27:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
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Right ok. I should've put OEM in quotes.    ;)

I have to wonder if a slightly hot running engine is part of what kills
off these caps so soon. e.g. one being used in a bus with a less than efficient
radiator.

Neil.


On 7/17/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> OEM has two meanings with regard to parts for out of production vehicles.
> First, OEM means “original equipment manufacturer.” ....
>
>
> Regarding the cap, the OEM cap had a stainless steel valve and spring inside
> and a steel base.  The current ones don’t.


-- 
Neil n

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