1992 Ford E-Series Van blowing radiator end caps

Tiny
ARRSIXSTRING
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  • 1992 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
My van doesn't overheat at all, the water pump seems to be in good shape replaced it 4 years ago, replaced the fan clutch this year, the thermostat was replaced 2 years ago, the radiator cap has also been replaced 2 years ago. The vehicle is well maintained the motor runs fine, no smoking exhaust at all. Its seems to pop the radiator end caps once a year. The radiators are lifetime replacements, but it sucks to change them each year. I think the water pump could be building too much pressure but the radiator cap should let it off. So i'm thinking bad parts, it is an aluminum radiator with plastic caps. So what do you think could be the problem?
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 8:24 PM

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Tiny
JNOVACK
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Sounds like the cap it should be a 13 lbs cap can you get the cap tested
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Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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The cap is fine already checked it and it tests good.
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Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 9:42 PM

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