Quick Question, Aluminum...or plastic?
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Quick Question, Aluminum...or plastic?
The Radiator Cap Assembly in my 87 got a substantial crack in it (Not honestly sure how) and I'm looking at replacements, none of the local stores carry them, but mazdatrix does. However, they have an aluminum one and a plastic one. The one in my car is plastic, so i figure aluminum is probably stronger, but it is also 10 bucks cheaper...Why is this? Is this logical choice not the best choice, would i be better off with the more expensive, plastic one? Got a picture with the part numbers for you guys.
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Then again i just realized the aluminum one doesn't have an overflow tube, which I'd assume i need...I guess that just answered my question. Sorry for wasting the space with this thread, you can lock it or whatever you guys do.
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They're semi-pricey. My car came with the plastic one with the overflow tube. It broke and I used a plastic one without an overflow... I ran into the problem of the coolant slowly spewing from the hoses. I bought a used one with the overflow tube for $13 from a forum member. Solved my problem. So, I agree with Karack... Go with what your car requires.
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