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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Default Leaking expansion tank
There is a tiny leak on the expansion tank in my 69 BB vette.
It's really tiny and all I am seeing is the coolant bubbling out where the hole is.

What would be a reasonable cost for fixing this (welding)?
Or am I better off buying a new one?
(Looks like I can find a used one under $75 on eBay)
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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If you've got one leak, you've got a hundred about to start. Buy a NEW one- used ones are, ummmmmm used and about to leak also.
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If you've got one leak, you've got a hundred about to start. Buy a NEW one- used ones are, ummmmmm used and about to leak also.
Makes sense.. thank you
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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The vendors will date code it for you as well.
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