NA vs Turbo coolant overflow money saving...
02-14-2019, 02:39 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
02-14-2019, 03:24 PM
#18
Nordschleife Master
Kudos for trying which is always appreciated. However I’m very skeptical about projects like this especially if they involve modifying parts that are actually designed and built very well and last a long while.
The coolant tanks are proven to perform well and do their job for 20+ years without needing anything, btw that actually makes them very, very cost effective. Adding, first another outlet, and then an external check valve, to make it not as good as the original part (ie: not improving it whatsoever) while making its function less reliable by adding two further points of failure, seems a retrograde step just to save what, just over $100. It’s been previously looked at on a number of other threads like this one with the same conclusion.
I think sometimes, on certain parts like the coolant tank, engine mounts, etc, where the original parts work very well, are proven to last a long time and the aftermarket versions or any workarounds are all inferior, you just have to bite the bullet.
The coolant tanks are proven to perform well and do their job for 20+ years without needing anything, btw that actually makes them very, very cost effective. Adding, first another outlet, and then an external check valve, to make it not as good as the original part (ie: not improving it whatsoever) while making its function less reliable by adding two further points of failure, seems a retrograde step just to save what, just over $100. It’s been previously looked at on a number of other threads like this one with the same conclusion.
I think sometimes, on certain parts like the coolant tank, engine mounts, etc, where the original parts work very well, are proven to last a long time and the aftermarket versions or any workarounds are all inferior, you just have to bite the bullet.
02-14-2019, 04:06 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Kudos for trying which is always appreciated. However I’m very skeptical about projects like this especially if they involve modifying parts that are actually designed and built very well and last a long while.
The coolant tanks are proven to perform well and do their job for 20+ years without needing anything, btw that actually makes them very, very cost effective. Adding, first another outlet, and then an external check valve, to make it not as good as the original part (ie: not improving it whatsoever) while making its function less reliable by adding two further points of failure, seems a retrograde step just to save what, just over $100. It’s been previously looked at on a number of other threads like this one with the same conclusion.
I think sometimes, on certain parts like the coolant tank, engine mounts, etc, where the original parts work very well, are proven to last a long time and the aftermarket versions or any workarounds are all inferior, you just have to bite the bullet.
The coolant tanks are proven to perform well and do their job for 20+ years without needing anything, btw that actually makes them very, very cost effective. Adding, first another outlet, and then an external check valve, to make it not as good as the original part (ie: not improving it whatsoever) while making its function less reliable by adding two further points of failure, seems a retrograde step just to save what, just over $100. It’s been previously looked at on a number of other threads like this one with the same conclusion.
I think sometimes, on certain parts like the coolant tank, engine mounts, etc, where the original parts work very well, are proven to last a long time and the aftermarket versions or any workarounds are all inferior, you just have to bite the bullet.
Thanks! Does seem odd that the original tank has no signs of any valves of any kind in it or the nipples..
