Could a 1.3 bar radiator cap make my water pump gasket blow? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

chokudoriS13 · 08-07-2003, 10:56 PM

If so, then I am an idiot. I picked up a Cusco High Pressure radiator cap today (it came off an S13 front clip). After about 10 min. of driving, I overheated... Filled up with coolant, and made it about 10 miles before it leaked out again. This time I realized its leaking from the water pump area. I'm thinking its the housing gasket. Do you guys think the higher pressure (1.3 instead of the stock .8/.9) caused the gasket to go?

08-07-2003, 10:56 PM	#1
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Could a 1.3 bar radiator cap make my water pump gasket blow? If so, then I am an idiot. I picked up a Cusco High Pressure radiator cap today (it came off an S13 front clip). After about 10 min. of driving, I overheated... Filled up with coolant, and made it about 10 miles before it leaked out again. This time I realized its leaking from the water pump area. I'm thinking its the housing gasket. Do you guys think the higher pressure (1.3 instead of the stock .8/.9) caused the gasket to go? __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK7 GTI