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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (1/16)
 5/15/08 7:08pm
steves74Lifetime Member
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I saw a radiator cap with a built in temperature gauge at Auto Zone yesterday.  Looked real nice.  Anybody use one.  If so, how does the temperature reading compare to the gauge inside the car and how do you like? 

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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (2/16)
 5/17/08 10:03am
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Hey Steve,
 
I went out and took a look myself.  Those do look interesting.  I'd love to hear from someone who has used them too...
 
Thanks,
JSGarner
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (3/16)
 5/17/08 10:20am
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Yea, I wish some one would chime in.  It was Mr Gasket brand and 24 bucks, I think.  With all the temp problems of the C3, you would think someone would have one.  Seems like a good idea.  Maybe I will try one.  Thanks.. steves742008-05-17 07:24:30

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split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (4/16)
 5/17/08 4:55pm
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Steve,
 
I ran out to my local Auto Zone and picked one up.  It's on my '82 as we speak.  I'll let you know how it works out...
 
If you have any specific questions...just let me know.
 
Thanks for bringing it to my attention....we'll see how it goes...
 
JSGarner
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (5/16)
 5/17/08 6:00pm
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I have one of those caps on one of my Avanti's.  Looks nice and seems to be pretty accurate.  
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (6/16)
 5/17/08 9:24pm
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Hey Gunslinger,
   How much difference between the cap and the temp gauge? 


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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (7/16)
 5/17/08 9:51pm
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 Ever seen anything 'Mr. Gasket' that wasn't accompanied by 'Made In China'? Bought a dipstick assy for my Vette and it ticks me off every time I pull it out and see 'Made In China' stamped on it. Angry longhorn2942008-05-17 18:52:32

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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (8/16)
 5/18/08 6:43pm
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I can relate to that "china" thing.  Anybody know of a different brand or company that makes a similar cap?

Hey JSGarner, whats your initial reaction to the cap you installed?  Thanks


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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (9/16)
 5/18/08 8:29pm
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Initial reaction is that I like the look of it installed.  I didn't get the opportunity to drive the car this weekend (raining...and I don't let any rain hit my baby Approve)...so I'll have to wait a bit to check its use...
 
I'll keep you updated...
 
JSGarner
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 5/18/08 9:01pm
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There seems to be very little difference...the cap is new and so are the gauges and sending unit so it seems to be a fair comparison.  I'd say the cap and temp gauge are essentially equally accurate...very little difference.

The cap works all the time...the gauge only works when the switch is on.
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (11/16)
 6/10/08 9:50am
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I have one on my 80 vette. It works great.
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (12/16)
 6/10/08 10:07am
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How close does it match the dash temp gauge?  thanks, steve

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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (13/16)
 6/10/08 10:11am
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Mooneyes makes a direct mount water neck gauge, don't know where it's made though. http://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/index.php?cPath=188_135_196&osCsid=ce2ffbc58b9da1f87cac7ab0a58f6a59
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (14/16)
 6/10/08 10:23am
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Thanks for the link.  Learned something new.  Anybody used one of these?  Any pics?

I can still remember the "moon" decals when I was a kid....Thumbs%20Up


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Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (15/16)
 6/10/08 1:19pm
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One thing to consider...there will be some difference in reading between the dash temp gauge and the radiator cap gauge...their sensors take their readings from different areas so there has to be a slight discrepancy.  This would be no matter how accurate each is.  The cap's sensor is in the radiator and the dash gauge sending unit is in the block. 

I just don't think you can expect the two to be a match at all times...close maybe, but not matching.
Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap? (16/16)
 6/10/08 1:27pm
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have one on my 69. i picked it up when i thought my temp was reading incorrectly, it seems as accurate as the gauge for now, don't know how well on long the accuracy will last.
the above is all true ---
but the real reason i bought it was SmileIT JUST LOOKS COOL.Thumbs%20Up


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