"TeGGeR®" > wrote in message
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> "DesignGuy" > wrote in
> news:d5bDe.188111$nG6.28302@attbi_s22:
>
> > I've got a 1995 Civic LX, and have had the radiator replaced at a
> > garage due to overheating. I want to replace the radiator cap (also
> > replaced around the same time with a non-OEM cap) to an OEM cap as
> > recommended in this newsgroup.
> >
> > A call to the Honda dealer find that there are two different caps,
> > depending on the manufacturer of the radiator (Toyo or Denzo).
>
>
> Did the dealer tell you what differences there are between Toyo and Denso
> rad caps? They'rs all made by ND as far as I know.
>
>
> >
> > Problem is, I can't find any identification on the aftermarket
> > radiator to identify which one it is.
>
>
>
> If you've got an aftermarket rad (as I do), then the manufacturer of your
> original rad is irrelevant.
>
> The outside diameter of the cap should tell you what you need. Mine
> measures 1-3/4" across.
>
> And your rating is 0.9 bar, or 13 lbs.


The dealer didn't specify the difference. Also, my after-market rad cap has
1.1 printed on it (1.1 bar?), so perhaps I'm using the wrong cap after all.

I'll take the car to the dealer tomorrow and see about getting an OEM cap.