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Genuine BMW 3.0Si Radiator Cap

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    Part Number: 17111100848
    $38.39 MSRP: $47.04
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Radiator Cap; Filler Cap
    • Replaces: 17-11-1-468-060, 17-11-1-120-062
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 1975-1976 BMW 3.0Si

BMW 3.0Si Radiator Cap

BMW 3.0Si Radiator Cap enhances cooling reliability by maintaining the ideal pressure, allowing coolant to remain liquid even during extreme performance. This small but strong Radiator Cap clamps down at roughly 16 psi, which raises the boiling point much higher than plain water so the inline six can cruise city streets or charge up mountain switchbacks without making damaging steam bubbles. The identical two channel design routes feed and return coolant smoothly. All of which proves that BMW got the layout right on their early BMW 3.0Si sedans and later 3.0Si coupes. The calibrated spring in the Radiator Cap opens only when pressure actually peaks, sending excess fluid to the expansion tank. It snaps shut as temperatures drop. This creates a self-balancing loop that keeps the system topped off and free from air. Motorists recognize that this Radiator Cap quietly protects horsepower since steady temperatures ensure aggressive ignition timing and optimal oil viscosity. The safety factor also goes up because the Radiator Cap prevents geysers from happening when the hood is opened and reduces the risk of head gasket failure, which is a costly nightmare. Updates to the spring tension were made in the later production years of the 3.0Si, primarily to accommodate the newly specified thermostat. However, the modified design offers the same functionality and easily fits along with an updated Radiator Cap to any 3.0Si from 1975 onward. Made of durable brass and high grade rubber, they resist corrosion year after year, while the textured grip ring makes it easy to twist off with your hands, even while wearing gloves. As a result, it stands out on parts shelves full of cheap plastic copies. The official part number of BMW guarantees perfect neck depth and gasket fit, while tests conducted by BMW ensure that the Radiator Cap can endure repeated heat cycles without losing poundage, true to BMW heritage. Seasoned owners agree that putting a new Radiator Cap on their vintage 3.0Si gives them the same confidence that the car is working correctly. They believe that efficiency and spirited safety have always been part of the 3.0Si experience.

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