coolant cap is bad....what to replace it with?

[SWIFTVISION]

Can I use just a standard acura radiator cap? I see plenty of aftermarket ones....

 

[spider2k]

also on that note...is the one on the coolant tank the same as the radiator cap? looks awful similar.

 

[NSXBill2]

also on that note...is the one on the coolant tank the same as the radiator cap? looks awful similar.

No, because there isn't one on the radiator. :smile:

 

[geometro]

AFAIK, the NSX coolant cap is unique to itself.

The only other one I know that will fit the NSX besides the OEM is a S2000 one or an aftermarket one for the S2000.

Hope that helps.

--
George

 

[Daedalus]

Not sure if this applies to all years of NSX, or if the pressure is the same, but the '90-'93 Integra cap fits my '94. Quite a few other cars' caps will fit too, including most early '90s Japanese ones (all Nissans will fit). But again, pressures will vary. Stay between the specified 14-18psi. The aftermarket loves to sell the benefits of higher pressure in the cooling system, but they won't be around to pay for a new heater core if yours bursts.

 

[spider2k]

No, because there isn't one on the radiator. :smile:

guess its obvious i havent spent any time under that end yet. i stripped the smelly carpet in the trunk, removed all the factory installed cellular crud, and installed a new filter. i havent gone up front to tinker yet

i just saw the one on the rear and thought it bore a striking resemblance to the cusco one i put on my s2k.

thanks for bonking me in the head tho

 

[SWIFTVISION]

So whats the word? Which cap can I buy for the coolant tank? A s2000 radiator cap?

Like this :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-07-HONDA-S2000-RACING-RADIATOR-CAP-1-3-BAR-OIL-CAP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33602QQihZ017QQitemZ270217619799QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[spider2k]

this one is prettier!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CUSC...hash=item320223430795&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116

 

[Daedalus]

According to Stant the S2000 cap is not the same interface as the NSX. It may thread on, but if the plunger is not the correct length it will either keep the pressure too high or it won't keep any pressure at all. IIRC in this case the cap won't hold any pressure.

 

[OLDMNSX]

This is just a thought, how about get an OEM cap from Acura that is the right one for the NSX?

Brad

 

[latzke]

This is just a thought, how about get an OEM cap from Acura that is the right one for the NSX?

+1
This thread is silly.

 

[DutchBlackNsx]

+1
This thread is silly.

+2

A cool looking rad.cap can turn out VERY expensive.

 

[SWIFTVISION]

Whats the part number then smart guys?

 

[Daedalus]

19045-PR7-J24 for all years.

 

[redshift]

19045-pr7-j24

EDIT: I see Daedalus beat me to it.

I'll one up him :biggrin:, here is the link where I found it:
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/jsp/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=NSX&catcgry2=1993&catcgry3=2DR+NSX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=RADIATOR%2BHOSE&ListAll=All&vinsrch=no

 

[OLDMNSX]

19045-PR7-J24 for all years.

MSRP is $21.53. It should be easy to find 20% off.

Brad

 

[RON98]

anyone suggested a stock coolant cap?:biggrin:

 

[OLDMNSX]

anyone suggested a stock coolant cap?:biggrin:

Rob, Did you just get up... turn on the computer and hit the REPLY button to the first thread that you came to?:wink:

Brad

 

[RON98]

Rob, Did you just get up... turn on the computer and hit the REPLY button to the first thread that you came to?:wink:

Brad

obiviously!!! :biggrin:

thread is silly so i saved 10 minutes of my life and got right down to the solution. :tongue:

happy happy motoring

Rob:smile:

 

[Jin1976]

I have replace mine with the HKS 1.1 bar cap. So far no problem.

 

[nigel]

SWIFTVISION, call JR at Ray Laks Acura, 1-888-RAY-LAKS and he'll give you the best price out there and shiping is free.

Cheers
nigel

 

[MRNSX22]

HKS cap

I have replace mine with the HKS 1.1 bar cap. So far no problem.

Is the cap still alive today, I know you posted this on 2008. I'm thinking about buying the Hks 1.1 cap.