08-09-2013, 10:31 AM
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Here's a pic of the latest coolant cap. I replaced mine last month after I noticed a slight drop in coolant level.
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08-09-2013, 10:50 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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My coolant cap from my indy shop is blue and says Germany on it. However there are no numbers on it. It could be made in China for all I know!?
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08-21-2013, 11:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by recycledsixtie
My coolant cap from my indy shop is blue and says Germany on it. However there are no numbers on it. It could be made in China for all I know!?
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I also got my -04 cap like this from a respected indy. The tag on the bag looks genuine, so hopefully it's ok. The missing part number could be an annoyance down the road...
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08-22-2013, 09:18 AM
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Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clickman
I also got my -04 cap like this from a respected indy. The tag on the bag looks genuine, so hopefully it's ok. The missing part number could be an annoyance down the road...
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I have the same. No part number on the cap. Weird. My indy strongly favors using OEM whenever possible. Maybe this is new VW takeover stuff...
suppliers are not being directed to follow part numbering protocol strictly. But that meshy thing on one and not the other seems weirder.
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Last edited by Perfectlap; 08-22-2013 at 09:21 AM.
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08-22-2013, 09:29 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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OK - so another dumb question. If you replace just the cap. Say I order one, it shows up, I take the old cap off, put the new one on (i just checked and mine ends in 01 so it must be an original), am I going to have a problem with air getting into the system by just changing the cap???
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08-22-2013, 09:58 AM
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I'd just make sure that the engine is cold, say after it's sat over night you'll be fine. Unless you've been having to add coolant recently which might have introduced air into the system.
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08-22-2013, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trimer
OK - so another dumb question. If you replace just the cap. Say I order one, it shows up, I take the old cap off, put the new one on (i just checked and mine ends in 01 so it must be an original), am I going to have a problem with air getting into the system by just changing the cap???
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Since this car is new to you I have a general rule when it comes to anything coolant system related:
Don't guess. Have the professional check everything out. You can't kid around with this part of the car.
The cap is cheap but plays a critical role. In my opinion, the latest cap should be part of the PPI, as well as replacing the coolant tank. Coolant should be flushed at some interval, people debate how often, but once you decide to do this you have to make sure it's been done right by previous owners.
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08-21-2013, 03:22 PM
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Location: BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by l3m
Here's a pic of the latest coolant cap. I replaced mine last month after I noticed a slight drop in coolant level.
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Interesting. My -04 cap looks nothing like that...
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05-16-2014, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seattle
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Thanks for this thread guys. I have this issue and an 01 cap. I'll be ordering a new one this weekend.
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