razorback

i know that with most stock radiators you need a reserve tank, but i have a 3 inch aluminum radiator. do i need a reservoir or reserve tank

DomFD3S

Yes the reservoir tank (overflow reservoir) is still needed.

Most vehicles built since the 1970s have a coolant recovery tank, or overflow reservoir, in the engine compartment. The coolant tank is connected to the radiator filler neck by a hose, which extends below the coolant level in the recovery tank. The arrangement of the recovery tank, the radiator, and the hose lets hot coolant expand into the tank as engine temperature rises. When the engine is turned off, the engine and the coolant cool down. A slight vacuum then forms in the radiator that draws the coolant back from the overflow tank. As long as the radiator cap stays sealed, the system stays airtight, and coolant can expand and contract back and forth from the radiator without losing a drop out the overflow hose.

razorback

damn. know how much i can pick one up for? any reccomendations?

tmiked

I think you can find some 'universal' ones cheap at your local auto supply or online.

DomFD3S

Technically speaking, the overflow tank, is just simply a plasic bottle, w/ a tube going in from the radiator, and another coming out of the bottle and directed towards the ground.

Summit Racing sells aftermarket coolant reservoirs.

The reservoir tank I currently have, had mold growing in it. The previous owner filled the system w/ regular water (no coolant), and had the car sitting for a LONG time. I tried cleaning it (w/ various cleaners), but there are spots I just can't reach. Also, the plastic has "yellowed" over time. So, I think I'm just going to fork out the bucks for a new OEM one.

tmiked

A little Clorox will get rid of it. Try it diluted first, it can make some plastic brittle.

DomFD3S

Unfortunately, that is one of the methods that I tried. Some of mold is gone. Other parts of it, is still stuck in the tank. I tried soaking it, scrubbing w/ a long brush, etc. But there are just some areas, that I can't reach.

Thanks for your suggestion though.

Ni5mo180SX

Thats what I thought I was gonna do until the dealer told me it was over $100 I think

Im just gonna go with a metal aftermarket unit.

razorback

where can you find a metal aftermarket one?

Aaron Cake

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http://www.summitracing.com as already stated.

razorback

oops. had wisom tooth cut out so i dont exactly have a 100% attention span right now.

fastrotaries

www.jegs.com

Now you have a plethora to choose from.

razorback

thanks fast.

Jaared

what size is the sock one...

There is a "plethora to choose from" so i would hate to get the wrong one.

thanks