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Time to replace the collant overflow tank?

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Old 08-17-2005, 01:40 PM
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Default Time to replace the collant overflow tank?
I noticed yesterday that the top of the coolant overflow tank has some surface cracks as though it buldged out a bit and cracked slightly on the surface. Bad sign?
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Old 08-17-2005, 01:48 PM
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It might last for a while, but they are cheap to replace. New ones sure look a lot better.
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Old 08-17-2005, 04:07 PM
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$125 to $137 aint cheap to me!
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Old 08-17-2005, 04:10 PM
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Not cheap, but sure clean up an engine bay!

But back to your buldges...these things can take a ton of abuse.
I personally have only seen failure at the necks never across a surface.
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Old 08-17-2005, 04:28 PM
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Mine has a bulge too, and it's all vomit yellow and I can't tell how much coolant is in there... maybe I'll get another one...
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If the tanks shows any 'bubbling' or mis-shappen forums, there is a chance that the car over heated at some point.
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Old 08-17-2005, 04:46 PM
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I'm replacing mine this week. The bulge and inch long crack worries me at DE's. The crack looks to be about a 1/16th deep ... I figure that's not good.
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$125 to $137 aint cheap to me!
Compared to other stuff on these cars it is!
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Old 08-17-2005, 07:05 PM
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We really need a group buy on these coolant tanks. Everyone either has a bulge/crack or yellow tank....
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Old 08-17-2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jmporsche944
We really need a group buy on these coolant tanks. Everyone either has a bulge/crack or yellow tank....
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Old 08-17-2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jmporsche944
We really need a group buy on these coolant tanks. Everyone either has a bulge/crack or yellow tank....
I'd be interested in a group buy also!

Hmmm....I nominate you to coordinate!
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I'm all for it. My tank is ready to explode in the engine compartment. Lets' all include Behr caps too- in the group buy. Whaddya say?

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Originally Posted by Dilberto
I'm all for it. My tank is ready to explode in the engine compartment. Lets' all include Behr caps too- in the group buy. Whaddya say?

Zach

Ready to explode?....mine did on it's way back from Florida last weekend. Sign me up for a GB.

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mine is just yellow from age... however if a group by is in order im up for it
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Everywhere I looked (paragon,pelican,944online,automotion) they were selling at ~$140 for the turbo tank. Id rather see fresh white plastic in there instead of the dingy yellow stuff, but price really doesnt justify unless its under $100 bucks...
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