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Nov 24, 2007 | 01:42 PM

blazerboy30

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Radiator Cap

WILL NOT COME OFF!!!!!!!!!

Nov 24, 2007 | 02:36 PM

blzR

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RE: Radiator Cap

Just to start the process..you ARE pushing down first,then trying to turn counterclockwiseright?(sorryfor beingdaft)

Nov 24, 2007 | 04:36 PM

swartlkk

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RE: Radiator Cap

blzR, not being daft at all... OP didn't give us anything to go on here...

Have you tried tapping it with a hammer? What is it doing when you attempt to turn it (after pushing down as previously mentioned)?

Nov 24, 2007 | 06:09 PM

Chevy Lover

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RE: Radiator Cap

I find that when all else fails, a large pair of channel lock pliers (twisting while applying downward pressure) always works. Be sure to have a replacement cap before removing in this manner.