Need new cap for a Champion radiator.

[commando1]

I need a new cap for my Champion radiator.
Searched everywhere on the internet for what Stant, or equivalent, cap will work.
Couldn't find any mention of replacement caps. Nothing. Nada.
So what do I say to the knucklehead at AutoZone when he says: Uhhhh... Make? Model? Year? Engine? (in litres of course)?

The original Champion cap is GARBAGE, BTW. Don't even use it.

 

[tbm3fan]

It doesn't use some special or just your basic 16 psi cap?
More Information for STANT 10231

 

[commando1]

It doesn't use some special or just your basic 16 psi cap?
More Information for STANT 10231

You're not sure, then.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Commando. Go to your local Mopar Dealership and buy an 18lb radiator cap from them. That's one of two thingz I will not buy from Auto Zone or Napa or anywhere else 'cept ah Chrysler Dealership PERIOD. The other "widget" iz a thermostat for anything Made by Mother Mopar. The Irony? Both those widget's are manufactured now in Mexico to Chrysler spec's and nothin' else out there anywhere regardless of who made it will do the job az well, and it won't upset your retirement. Jer

 

[commando1]

Commando. Go to your local Mopar Dealership and buy an 18lb radiator cap from them. That's one of two thingz I will not buy from Auto Zone or Napa or anywhere else 'cept ah Chrysler Dealership PERIOD. The other "widget" iz a thermostat for anything Made by Mother Mopar. The Irony? Both those widget's are manufactured now in Mexico to Chrysler spec's and nothin' else out there anywhere regardless of who made it will do the job az well, and it won't upset your retirement. Jer

Yes, Jer, but will it fit a Champion radiator?
I'm not looking for recommendations for a quality cap. Just the size/style. Caps have different sizes/styles, correct?

 

[stubs300]

Have you asked Champion directly what they recommend?

 

[Carmine]

Go to pic-a-part in your area and snag one from the Chrysler (2000s LH, minivan, etc.) section that has a good rubber seal.

 

[commando1]

Have you asked Champion directly what they recommend?

Ha ha ha ha ha.
No.
They'll say to use one of theirs.

 

[commando1]

This is going nowhere.
Moving on.

Which would you use?
Stant #10229 (13psi) or...
Stant #10230 (16 psi) or..
Stant #10231 (also 16).

 

[Dobalovr]

Just an FYI I picked up 2 Mopar caps....$50 ea cost....weird thing is the box had champions name on it think - i will check after work

 

[commando1]

I picked up 2 Mopar caps....$50 ea cost

WHAT?

Go to pic-a-part in your area and snag one from the Chrysler (2000s LH, minivan, etc.) section that has a good rubber seal.

No pic a parts around here.

 

[stubs300]

Which would you use?
Stant #10230 (16 psi) or..
Stant #10231 (also 16).

Seems like on their site all of mopars I looked at show the 10231, I'd start there.

 

[Carmine]

No pic a parts around here.

And you call that civilization?

 

[commando1]

And you call that civilization?

I have never inferred Fumbuck County as being part of civilization.
Or its inhabitants as part of society.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Yes, Jer, but will it fit a Champion radiator?
I'm not looking for recommendations for a quality cap. Just the size/style. Caps have different sizes/styles, correct?

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FIT AH CHAMPION? O.K. I just want 'um to run and stay cool Pal and I don't care what it takez or lookz like WITHIN LIMITZ and we all know I row with one ore. I'll crawl back under the porch now. Pie hole iz zipped

 

[Dobalovr]

Sorry Stan guess the American flag threw me off on these caps thinking Champion was involved but for your info here you go

 

[commando1]

Sorry Stan guess the American flag threw me off on these caps thinking Champion was involved but for your info here you go


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I have to ask one more time to make sure I read it correctly.
You paid $50.00 each for a thermostat???
R/T Specialties - Mopar Fasteners, Clips & Hardware


And what if the problem was not the thermostat...

Everything you ever wanted to know HERE and HERE.

 

[Polara_500]

That was likely Canuck bucks, so like $1.98 USD.

 

[commando1]

And all I wanted to know is if a std. cap will fit a Champion radiator...

 

[monaco75]

The champion caps are garbage aren't they?!?

Stan you just peeked my interest. Had to go look. The factory 16Ibs cap on the Newport does fit! The radiator is out of a '75 coronet though.