ericwarren

during the flush/burp process i think i filled my overflow tank a bit too much.
in todays 95degree heat i noticed a bit leaking out under the car from that general vicinity.
the tank looks fine/crack free but the rubber adapter that joins the tank and the neck looks like it has seen better days.
does anyone know if this can be replaced or have any tips on how to repair it?
i also wonder how essential repairing it is, given the overfill holes that already exist.
when you purchase a new overflow tank, does it come with the neck and the rubber coupler all assembled?

thanks
eric

mgoddard1

The rubber adapter really isn't important to its function but having a dip tube and hose going to the AST that don't have any leaks is important. Call Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda, he can get you just the rubber adapter if that rubber adapter has its own part number.

GARCO MOTORWORKS

Make your own rubber adapter from a short piece of rubber hose .

ericwarren

iwas just about to do that today when i noticed that the seam seemed to be a bit wet...so i'll play it safe!
i ordered a new one from Ray for $85 and it will be here monday.
istall looks fairly straightforward, take off wheel, take of well liner, remove neck bolt and tank bolts and them pull it out through the bottom. anything tricky about this or with the hose that comes in from the AST?
thanks!!
eric