Interesting Lesson Learned...we had a "sweet" smell that became quite noticeable in the cabin as the engine warmed up. Obvious source was anti-freeze, but we weren't loosing any coolant. I wasn't too concerned since the coolant level was fine, and there was no sign of salt water in the system (as might be the case if there were a leak within the heat exchanger). As a proponent of the "fix the easiest thing first" school of maintenance I pulled the radiator cap and started to look for a replacement. Well, turns out that someone had replaced the original cap some time back with a cap rated for 7PSI. A quick check of the Universal parts list for the M-25XP showed a cap rated for 15PSI. Put on a new cap of the appropriate rating and problem solved. Beats the heck out of changing an exhaust manifold or head gasket...
Cheers,
Mike
Vac -
Where did you get the new cap? There is a Kubota tractor place now in Navarre which might be a less expensive source for Universal parts if you need any in the future.
Mike
Mike,
Autozone. Most radiator caps are a standard dimension, so it's just a matter of finding the correct pressure rating. Didn't know about the Kobuta dealer, though so thanks for the head's up!
Cheers,
Vac