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Old 12-04-10, 03:19 PM
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After 20 years and 245K miles the radiator cap on my 90 LS400 is kaput (Rubber gasket is breaking apart) After searching i cannot seem to locate an OEM version..The cap is rated at .9K...Auto Zone/Advance have caps for this vehicle rated at 13 lbs...What am i missing here? Should i just use the theirs? Should i go to Toyota?

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Originally Posted by Bradster
After 20 years and 245K miles the radiator cap on my 90 LS400 is kaput (Rubber gasket is breaking apart) After searching i cannot seem to locate an OEM version..The cap is rated at .9K...Auto Zone/Advance have caps for this vehicle rated at 13 lbs...What am i missing here? Should i just use the theirs? Should i go to Toyota?
90 kPa(KiloPascal) = 13 PSI

I like to use OEM when possible but an AZ or AA should work well. Actually, try NAPA if you can't locate an OEM. Their premium parts are really pretty good.

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the oem are so cheap why not use them?
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I cannot find an OEM cap online with any Lexus parts distributor and there is no Lexus dealer in my area...I guess going to a Toyota dealer should do the trick..
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really? another thread? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...iator-cap.html next time just post in this thread.

i posted that i had a oem one for sale, u say u already found one on ebay. now u post saying you cant find a oem one anywhere?
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tough crowd here
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Sorry Li Celsior--I had one lined up on Ebay but the deal fell through..PM me your info and i'll issue a Paypal payment for 10 bucks for the cap..
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lol Python, its not that.

its ok Bradster, if u could get it locally then go for it.
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Can't get locally..Just the Auto Zone,Advance Auto,Pep Boy versions..I'll take yours for the $10 as stated in my last post..
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