docwyte

I price checked one on Pelican, $290! Holy crap, almost $300 for a plastic tank?! Is that really the price of one of these? If so, I'll just deal with my yellow/brown one...

ramius665

Yep, it's one of those parts that's been steadily rising in price. No idea why.

audisport

Check ebay or lart. Or aluminum from SFR.

docwyte

Aluminum is shiny, but non functional. How are you supposed to check coolant levels with it once the coolant is warm and the system is pressurized?

Lart and eBay will yield used tanks in similar condition to mine. I can't believe a new one costs almost $300. Porsche probably has tons of them sitting around too...

audisport

That clear small hose on the side acts as a level gauge.

docwyte

That's clever!

gruhsy

Use JohnKoaWoods idea of cleaning the inside with coffee grounds. His looked like new afterwards by his pics.
It's on one of his posts

ChrisJ951

SFR doesn't include the clear tube any longer due to leaks. Not sure if Lindsey Racing does either.

Darwantae951

I am confused. You have a V8 so you only need an NA tank. They are 120-130. Check Paragon. Turbo tanks are 270.

lart951

that was insulting, I just blocked you from my auctions, lol, btw this item is not for sale here

Scott H

Hmm, I'm planning on a dry turbo and I bought mine new a year ago for right around $200. Screw the stock market, invest in OEM Porsche parts. Get your degree at the University of Lartiga

lart951

I wish parts market is so low now that I offered a AOR tranny for $ 1349. shipped and the guy said it was too much

docwyte

Holy crap! That's a steal for an AOR tranny!

My apologies Lart. I'll contact you off line.

I need the turbo reservoir as I've got the steam vent hooked up to it.

Techno Duck

The leak / potential for leaks can be solved with a few fittings / hose (About $20 worth) from McMaster Carr. I think i was the first to post up about the issue of the vinyl hose originally used on them after the group buy.

As for checking coolant level, it is a bit of a pain with just the tiny sight glass (technically tube). I fill the coolant so its about 1/4 of the way up on a cold engine. As long as i see green in the tube when the engine is warmed up i am satisfied.

Darwantae951

Steam vent?