TYLER R Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Alright, I think (hope) I have my problems figured out... Before I go and blow $9.63 for a standard parts store radiator cap to seal the deal, is that ok?? Do I need to run the OEM one? All I have seen when I searched was it doesnt hurt one way or the other, but I do suck using the 'search' functions on forums... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 If you can find one that is of the same pressure rating and quality, it should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYLER R Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Any you recomend? It is like 14 psi if I remember right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I bought a Stant for my legacy, it was good quality. It looked exactly the same as the original subaru ones did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 No issues with the Stant on our 03 H6 OBW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I recently bought one from Advance Auto Parts. Can't remember which brand, but bought one of their better ones. It works just fine. So, gotta think a good one from any parts strore will work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYLER R Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Alright... does anybody know the part number for the little bleeder screw thing?? As many times as I screwed with it, I loose it on the last time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Alright... does anybody know the part number for the little bleeder screw thing?? As many times as I screwed with it, I loose it on the last time.... I would be surprised if it had a part number, if you are talking about the plastic bleeder screw on top of the radiator. It is simply a common screw/bolt. Suggest you go to a hardware store that stocks a wide range of screw/bolt/washer/nut hardware. Ace hardware or Lowes would carry it. You should be able to find one right away; prolly made out of metal not plastic. Use a plastic or fiber washer to create a good seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYLER R Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Really, wow did I get lucky.... I figured the dealer would charge like $3 for it and $2.95 for the gasket... i will go check out the local hardware store and see what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Radiator cap, I always use OEM. If it fails and doesn't let the cooling system open properly, you can have another sort of failure such as a blown hose or a blown head gasket. Seen a few that come in with blown head gaskets because of a faulty radiator cap or a partially restricted radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Alright... does anybody know the part number for the little bleeder screw thing?? As many times as I screwed with it, I loose it on the last time.... I paid about $12-14 for the plastic bleeder screw from a dealer 3 years ago. It came with an O-ring. Certainly not cheap. This thing is hollow so it can be damaged easily by over tightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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