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Old 11-27-05, 05:58 PM
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Question Cracked coolant overflow tank. Time to get new one?

My coolant overflow tank is cracked. it's got a split that's about 1/4 inch on very upper part of the tank. I've come to find out that this tank has two layers of plastic and only outer part is cracked. should I get a new tank? if so, where can i get one?
Old 11-27-05, 06:17 PM
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Normally, the coolant never gets to that level. Also, there's an overflow that's in the upper area of the tank. So, unless I'm missing something here, you should be OK. A crack up there will not affect its function.
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Yep, it shouldn't affect the function, but I just hate having broken parts on the car . A used one should be pretty easy and cheap to get your hands on, and I'd also check to see what the price for a new Mazda one would be - that could be a part that's reasonably priced new.

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Old 11-28-05, 10:52 AM
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I have one taken out of my car this past weekend. I will sell it to you for $10 plus shipping for just the resevior (no neck, line, or rubber plug). It is in good shape and I can take pics if you want.

Let me know!
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I believe they are around $150 new.
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
I believe they are around $150 new.
Wow! $10 plus shipping sounds like a great deal then!!

My paypal is shawnpp@3rdgenrx7.com. I'm guessing I can ship via UPS (trackable) for about $8. And can ship the next day after payment.

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Old 11-29-05, 07:34 AM
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Just get yourself a aluminum AST someone is always selling used one I think I have one laying around from my old FD..
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Originally Posted by Jxy nyc
Just get yourself a aluminum AST someone is always selling used one I think I have one laying around from my old FD..



Ummmmmmmmmmmmm what's the AST got to do with his problem ? ? ? If you have a coolant recovery tank from your old FD that might be of more interest to him.
Old 11-30-05, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jxy nyc
Just get yourself a aluminum AST someone is always selling used one I think I have one laying around from my old FD..
AST does not = overflow tank
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lol I read the post wrong guess thats what happens when youre up last and cant sleep..
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Originally Posted by Jxy nyc
lol I read the post wrong guess thats what happens when youre up last and cant sleep..

Heh heh, surely not the first time and it keeps it interesting ! !
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