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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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Default Expansion tank blues - advice needed....

Yikes - my tank is 'defective'..... I tried sealing the heater hose outlet -but now it's dripping. :cuss :mad
It's off a mid-year vette and has only 1 outlet.
Since my heater doesn't work - I'm thinking of connecting the outlet to my water pump. Then plug my intake inlet for the heater hose.

In the meantime - I'm searching for a new expansion tank - the long, brass type - so it'll be correctly installed on the fender well as the factory did on A/C cars. :cool: Any tips or recommendations would be helpful. :confused:
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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I'm using custom made tank out of aluminum, works for me...



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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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Default Re: Expansion tank blues - advice needed.... (groovyjay)

I'm using custom made tank out of aluminum, works for me...
Way :cool: - can U make me 1 ? :jester
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks, maybe later when/if I start my new project, I can make two, one for me, one for u! :cheers:
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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Can't weld it? :confused: Or take the broken fitting off and sink a threaded fitting in with an o-ring?
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Verskel,
I have a long Brass exp tank that I will soon be replacing with an Alum tank. Make me a reasonable offer and its yours.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Will, if he don't want, I sure do! Mine's got a nasty looking weld job & I've been wanting to replace it.

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