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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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I was curious, have any of you guys experienced a coolant leak from this spot on the surge tank? It looks like it is coming from the plastic piece on the bottom, but I am not sure if this is something I should worry about. <br >
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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Any coolant leak is bad, don't give up till it fixed. Your coolant is your insurance.
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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I had a leak from the plastic T piece at the bottom of the surge tank. Had to get it fixed...replacement tank has a much stronger piece at that point.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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I had a leak on that tank too...ended up being a small crack on the side of the tank. You should definitely address it though having to pull over because your car is overheating is no fun
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 02:58 PM
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Replace the tank. Less than $100. They will all leak eventually.
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yep...known issue that happens with the tank...just get another one
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is there a better tank to get than the oem? I can smell a leak and cant find it and im guessing its somewhere around that tank
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by millenz06
is there a better tank to get than the oem? I can smell a leak and cant find it and im guessing its somewhere around that tank
No not really...I believe they're are some aluminum ones or something but they cost a lot more and only look better. Don't get the doorman one off rock auto though I ordered one a month ago and it leaked right out of the box.
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