Mazda Rotary Club

General => General Technical => Topic started by: jonny on November 23, 2005, 08:51:59 PM

Title: thermostat, \'rad\' cap and ast cap?
Post by: jonny on November 23, 2005, 08:51:59 PM
whilst checking all the levels today i noticed the rubber seal on the \'rad\' cap is split and out of shape, so i\'m looking to buy a new one.

my question is..... should i just buy an OEM one from mazda or are there better/cheaper options on the market?

also, whilst im changing the \'rad\' cap should i change the ast one too?

and as im thinking of going the whole route and adding samco hoses, shall i get an uprated or just new thermostat whilst im at it???
Title: thermostat, \'rad\' cap and ast cap?
Post by: Steve Burnett on November 23, 2005, 10:05:44 PM
The AST cap can be bought with different pressure rating (1.3bar) indstead of the OEM .9 (or close to that). DONT GET THE 1.3 version, stick to the OEM .8/.9bar.
Call any of the garages and Im sure they will have one in stock. Costs under £10 im sure.

Never looked at my rad cap so can\'t coment.