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04-22-2011, 01:38 PM

harleyvette

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Reservoir leak

I have a pin hole leak in the top of the coolant system reservoir. Anyway to repair or would I have to buy a new top?

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04-22-2011, 01:45 PM

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I have a pin hole leak in the top of the coolant system reservoir. Anyway to repair or would I have to buy a new top?

It's a pressurized system.....replace the whole reservoir.

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04-22-2011, 03:59 PM

CHJ In Virginia

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I agree with Lucky - its pressurized and you will never successfully repair the leak. Just trash it and purchase a new one, the replacement process is easy.

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