9413Btt

My break fluid cap keep cracking, I think its due to the heat unddr the hood. Anyone of you has the same problem? How can I resolve this problem?

Flyrx7

iTrader: (1)

1- Don't overtighten.
2- Get a downpipe if you don't have one (to keep underhood temps down, in case you didn't know)
I've never had it happen, but my guess would be #1 above.

Frank

maxcooper

Brake.

It seems like you must be overtightening it if it keeps breaking. The car is LHD like the US market cars, right? Heat seems like an unlikely problem if it is not on the same side of the engine as the exhaust. Might it be something attached to the underside of the hood hitting it? Mine has been on my car for a hard 115K miles and it is still in fine shape.

-Max

9413Btt

mine is RHD and so its ont he same side as the exhaust. I have a downpipe and never over tighten the cap....I am so puzzle. But my guess is the heat.

skunks

why dont you use thermotec wrap? I wrapped mines with about 8 layers and can grab my downpipe with my bare hand after a hard run

Mr. Stock

I think I saw an aluminum replacement cap being sold somewhere but I forget where. Sorry - I know this is a lame post.

rynberg

Hah, I wonder how drunk you were before you worked yourself up to try THAT particular experiment....

skunks

haha I never got drunk in my life In anycase, I tested it out with my pyrometer first, I then did the lick your finger and touch what ever really fast test before I did it the actual grab the entire pipe test thing with my bare hand hehe.

Mr. Stock

I knew I saw them on JT-Imports website -
$59.95

9413Btt

Thanks guys

apneablue

Ohhh, I think I need that purple one...it would compliment the engine bay nicely