Need some help guys... I got a cracked Antifreeze Reservoir...

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Sep 13, 2003 | 10:15 AM

Jretal

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Need some help guys... I got a cracked Antifreeze Reservoir...

It's cracked on the nipple to the return line and has been oozing antifreeze all over the inside of my engine.

Where can I find a new tank or used... for cheap? Anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of?

Here is a pic of the crack:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/21175/dscf0033.jpg">

And here is what I've done so far to stop it... It kinda works but as you can see it's still leaking a bit...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/21175/dscf0028.1.jpg">

Does anyone have a part number for this?

Thanks for the help!

Sep 13, 2003 | 10:24 AM

wnut

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try plastic weld. ~$5

u'll most likely need to flush out your coolent though.

Sep 13, 2003 | 10:33 AM

Jretal

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where can I find that?

I was toying with putting a little JB weld on it, but seeing that the crack is all the way through and goes almost to the actual tank I figured the final crack through was inevitable.

Thanks for the info

Sep 13, 2003 | 10:38 AM

Steve_Ag Arrow

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I replaced mine last year since mine was nasty

I got mine from the dealer and it was less then $50. It is always good to flush your system.

Sep 13, 2003 | 10:46 AM

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you can find it at any hardware store i believe.

similar to jb weld, but comes in those dual tube syringe things. you gotta squeeze it out and mix with a wooden stick. then u just slap it on and it'll harden in 10 or so minutes. however u gotta leave it there for about a day to reach full strength.