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DIY BT: Coolant Reservoir- Where does the 3rd hose, at the bottom of the reservoir, go?

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Old 07-25-2005, 10:21 AM
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Default DIY BT: Coolant Reservoir- Where does the 3rd hose, at the bottom of the reservoir, go?

I have a cracked reservoir, and picking up the replacement. STFA, and followed Paul's instructions, and it came out without any problems.

My only concern is that I can't see where that 3rd hose goes, and if it needs to be attached. I'm thinking it's a 'drain hose', but want to make sure before I put in the new one tonight. The good news is the reservoir goes for $64.00 at the dealer. I was expecting to pay $110 or so per the previous posts.

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Default 3rd hose? It came out with the tank? It must be a hose to direct the overflow...

past the exhaust and to the ground..
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Default Correct. Make sure you route it behind the heat shield so that any overflow will not hit the turbo

housing. Switch over the little roundish heat shield thingy from the old res. as well.
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