FD3S Rear "Euro" Washer/Fluid Tank
#676
I'm from Australia and currently visiting friends in the Bay Area, I drove down to SBG yesterday and had a looooong talk to Heath and Christian about the kit, getting lotsa tips about it. I was quite impressed with their operation and quality of upgrades they sell, as a return purchaser of multiple items from them, I love what they have developed for the FD, plus more goodies they have in the pipeline, all in all a great experience with a great bunch of guys! 😊👍
You should pack some tanks for the plane ride home! How many would fit carry on? 5? 6?
Soo... I took the day off because today is my birthday. The doorbell rings, my wife answers and it's the mailman with a large box. She's not sure what she ordered that came in such a large box, but I know...
I opened the box and was immediately pleased with the quality. The tank is thick and sturdy, At the least it is OEM quality and IMO I dare say better. You can tell the design's form, fit and function was carefully thought of. Here's some pictures for you all:
Again, thanks Matt and Sakebomb Garage! This has exceeded all of my expectations.
Happy birthday to me for sure
M-
I opened the box and was immediately pleased with the quality. The tank is thick and sturdy, At the least it is OEM quality and IMO I dare say better. You can tell the design's form, fit and function was carefully thought of. Here's some pictures for you all:
Again, thanks Matt and Sakebomb Garage! This has exceeded all of my expectations.
Happy birthday to me for sure
M-
...and thanks for the feedback and support!
We can't be held responsible for any loss of productivity this week.
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Montego (03-13-19)
#678
F'n Newbie...
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Hmm, I'll need to check the porch to see if mine arrived. My UPS tracking number is coming back with the error message of "UPS could not locate the shipment details for this tracking number. Details are only available for shipments made within the last 120 days. Please verify your information." which is mildly disconcerting!!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
#679
F'n Newbie...
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Quick Update...
The coupon code for the Boost Juice on the SakeBomb Garage website is:
2for1boost
This gets you TWO bottles of BOOST JUICE for one. Just pay the shipping.
CLICK HERE FOR BOOST JUICE
Big thanks to SakeBomb Garage for extending this promotion to everyone!
The coupon code for the Boost Juice on the SakeBomb Garage website is:
2for1boost
This gets you TWO bottles of BOOST JUICE for one. Just pay the shipping.
CLICK HERE FOR BOOST JUICE
Big thanks to SakeBomb Garage for extending this promotion to everyone!
#680
Big Bird's Here!!!
iTrader: (26)
Hmm, I'll need to check the porch to see if mine arrived. My UPS tracking number is coming back with the error message of "UPS could not locate the shipment details for this tracking number. Details are only available for shipments made within the last 120 days. Please verify your information." which is mildly disconcerting!!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
#682
It should be two bolts, one stud, one nut and three washers.
If you're missing anything - info@sakebombgarage.com will get you taken care of.
Hmm, I'll need to check the porch to see if mine arrived. My UPS tracking number is coming back with the error message of "UPS could not locate the shipment details for this tracking number. Details are only available for shipments made within the last 120 days. Please verify your information." which is mildly disconcerting!!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
Luckily I live in the boonies, so there is little likelihood that it'll get lifted from my porch before I bring it inside!
See above... USPS.com or just throw the tracking number into Google.
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MattGold (03-15-19)
#685
Senior Member
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Has anyone installed their's yet? Mine showed up on Saturday, but there aren't any instructions.
But seriously, Matt or SakeBomb, are you going to outline a few ways to go about tapping this bad boy? I figure I only have one shot at it and would like to see some pros/cons to using one location vs another.
Maybe some suggestions on part numbers or ways to tap the supply line? Where to locate the level sensor?
Thanks
But seriously, Matt or SakeBomb, are you going to outline a few ways to go about tapping this bad boy? I figure I only have one shot at it and would like to see some pros/cons to using one location vs another.
Maybe some suggestions on part numbers or ways to tap the supply line? Where to locate the level sensor?
Thanks
#686
Has anyone installed their's yet? Mine showed up on Saturday, but there aren't any instructions.
But seriously, Matt or SakeBomb, are you going to outline a few ways to go about tapping this bad boy? I figure I only have one shot at it and would like to see some pros/cons to using one location vs another.
Maybe some suggestions on part numbers or ways to tap the supply line? Where to locate the level sensor?
Thanks
But seriously, Matt or SakeBomb, are you going to outline a few ways to go about tapping this bad boy? I figure I only have one shot at it and would like to see some pros/cons to using one location vs another.
Maybe some suggestions on part numbers or ways to tap the supply line? Where to locate the level sensor?
Thanks
There's should be a list of recommended tools / bits for properly tapping the tank for sensors/nozzles.
That said, I believe the guide will be built around the AEM kits, so depending on what you're running - you might need to contact the manufacturer (or a set of calipers) for proper sizing of nozzles / sensors.
#687
Senior Member
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If you can wait - I know SakeBomb is going to have a complete install guide posted online / e-mailed out any day now.
There's should be a list of recommended tools / bits for properly tapping the tank for sensors/nozzles.
That said, I believe the guide will be built around the AEM kits, so depending on what you're running - you might need to contact the manufacturer (or a set of calipers) for proper sizing of nozzles / sensors.
AEM kit here. Tools and bits ready. LOL
#688
Ok. Jumped in and tapped mine, I have the 1 gallon AEM kit. Dismantled the AEM push lock elbow and found a tap of the correct size. Don’t know the exact size of the tap as there is no writing on it. It’s screws in perfectly into the AEM tank so I went for it.
Drilled dead centre of the pilot hole(which was not perfectly central on the thicker boss/lowest part of the tank).
I was disappointed to see that the casting of the seemingly thicker boss was not thicker at all, very uneven, one side of the hole was deep enough the other just three threads deep.
PTFE tape on and installed. Tested with water and it leaked. 😢
Out came the epoxy and fingers crossed it holds.
The glue is drying as I type and will report back.
I cannot think of a way to install the level sensor that comes with the AEM kit(even if you found a plastic nut to fit the back of it, you would never be able to get said nut in the tank) so am going to leave it off for now, which is a shame as I have it currently set to cut the wastegate duty cycle when low.
If the epoxy holds up which it should🤞I may just do the same with the level sensor.
I have attached a few pics showing sizes and what I’m on about. It’s dirty as the tap was a little bit rusty but nothing to worry about.
I’m not trying to bash the product or Sakebomb as the product is otherwise stellar. Hopefully I just got a badly cast unit.
The thread pitch on the AEM elbow is 1.0.
Drilled dead centre of the pilot hole(which was not perfectly central on the thicker boss/lowest part of the tank).
I was disappointed to see that the casting of the seemingly thicker boss was not thicker at all, very uneven, one side of the hole was deep enough the other just three threads deep.
PTFE tape on and installed. Tested with water and it leaked. 😢
Out came the epoxy and fingers crossed it holds.
The glue is drying as I type and will report back.
I cannot think of a way to install the level sensor that comes with the AEM kit(even if you found a plastic nut to fit the back of it, you would never be able to get said nut in the tank) so am going to leave it off for now, which is a shame as I have it currently set to cut the wastegate duty cycle when low.
If the epoxy holds up which it should🤞I may just do the same with the level sensor.
I have attached a few pics showing sizes and what I’m on about. It’s dirty as the tap was a little bit rusty but nothing to worry about.
I’m not trying to bash the product or Sakebomb as the product is otherwise stellar. Hopefully I just got a badly cast unit.
The thread pitch on the AEM elbow is 1.0.
#689
Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
I did some googling on conductive sensor trying to see if there were alternatives to the AEM sensor for the same concerns you had. I found some info that pointed to late 90s VW washer bottle sensors. They look very similar, maybe smaller and no threads. They press into a rubber ‘bushing’ that you insert into a hole in the tank. Both pieces are $5-7 each. I was going to hit a pick and pull to check the size etc before buying anything. I figure I can put the level sensor in later on.
I ordered a Devils Own threadless tap for the supply line. USPS shipped it to the wrong coast otherwise I would have had it yest.
I ordered a Devils Own threadless tap for the supply line. USPS shipped it to the wrong coast otherwise I would have had it yest.
#690
Ok. Jumped in and tapped mine, I have the 1 gallon AEM kit. Dismantled the AEM push lock elbow and found a tap of the correct size. Don’t know the exact size of the tap as there is no writing on it. It’s screws in perfectly into the AEM tank so I went for it.
Drilled dead centre of the pilot hole(which was not perfectly central on the thicker boss/lowest part of the tank).
I was disappointed to see that the casting of the seemingly thicker boss was not thicker at all, very uneven, one side of the hole was deep enough the other just three threads deep.
PTFE tape on and installed. Tested with water and it leaked. 😢
Out came the epoxy and fingers crossed it holds.
The glue is drying as I type and will report back.
I cannot think of a way to install the level sensor that comes with the AEM kit(even if you found a plastic nut to fit the back of it, you would never be able to get said nut in the tank) so am going to leave it off for now, which is a shame as I have it currently set to cut the wastegate duty cycle when low.
If the epoxy holds up which it should🤞I may just do the same with the level sensor.
I have attached a few pics showing sizes and what I’m on about. It’s dirty as the tap was a little bit rusty but nothing to worry about.
I’m not trying to bash the product or Sakebomb as the product is otherwise stellar. Hopefully I just got a badly cast unit.
The thread pitch on the AEM elbow is 1.0.
Drilled dead centre of the pilot hole(which was not perfectly central on the thicker boss/lowest part of the tank).
I was disappointed to see that the casting of the seemingly thicker boss was not thicker at all, very uneven, one side of the hole was deep enough the other just three threads deep.
PTFE tape on and installed. Tested with water and it leaked. 😢
Out came the epoxy and fingers crossed it holds.
The glue is drying as I type and will report back.
I cannot think of a way to install the level sensor that comes with the AEM kit(even if you found a plastic nut to fit the back of it, you would never be able to get said nut in the tank) so am going to leave it off for now, which is a shame as I have it currently set to cut the wastegate duty cycle when low.
If the epoxy holds up which it should🤞I may just do the same with the level sensor.
I have attached a few pics showing sizes and what I’m on about. It’s dirty as the tap was a little bit rusty but nothing to worry about.
I’m not trying to bash the product or Sakebomb as the product is otherwise stellar. Hopefully I just got a badly cast unit.
The thread pitch on the AEM elbow is 1.0.
I mean, it's your tank. You can do what you want - and everyone is going to have a different experience with different kits (this isn't exactly rocket science)... but for the AEM kits, I believe the feed nozzle SBG will recommend is actually NPT - not a tapped / screwed fitting. Although with the amount of epoxy you used - it will probably be fine.
Read below for level sensor recommendations...
I did some googling on conductive sensor trying to see if there were alternatives to the AEM sensor for the same concerns you had. I found some info that pointed to late 90s VW washer bottle sensors. They look very similar, maybe smaller and no threads. They press into a rubber ‘bushing’ that you insert into a hole in the tank. Both pieces are $5-7 each. I was going to hit a pick and pull to check the size etc before buying anything. I figure I can put the level sensor in later on.
-M
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NJ-JDM (03-22-19)
#691
Full Member
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Did anyone else who moved during this whole process receive their tank? I messaged sakebomb through their website but no response. I bought a house and moved during this whole group buy and updated them with my new address. They acknowledged it and updated my account. But it says it was delivered but to what I suspect was my old address. Trying to get resolution.
#692
Did anyone else who moved during this whole process receive their tank? I messaged sakebomb through their website but no response. I bought a house and moved during this whole group buy and updated them with my new address. They acknowledged it and updated my account. But it says it was delivered but to what I suspect was my old address. Trying to get resolution.
PM me your name, order info, new address, etc.
e-mailing *should* have worked - but I'll work with them to make sure you are a-ok.
#693
Ban Peak
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Did anyone else who moved during this whole process receive their tank? I messaged sakebomb through their website but no response. I bought a house and moved during this whole group buy and updated them with my new address. They acknowledged it and updated my account. But it says it was delivered but to what I suspect was my old address. Trying to get resolution.
#695
It Just Feels Right
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Plastic is more forgiving than metal, so you'll want a smaller tap. If it's leaking you could try teflon tape, but looks like the epoxy should work. I tapped my windsheild washer tank which didn't have any thickness for tapping. Ended up epoxying the **** out of it. It worked
#696
It Just Feels Right
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I bought out someones GB spot and then modified the order. I have an order number and confirmation of the order/address changes but cannot see the order status. I'm under the impression my kit will be one of the last to ship because it includes a bracket and a customs meth component configuration.
#697
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (15)
I bought out someones GB spot and then modified the order. I have an order number and confirmation of the order/address changes but cannot see the order status. I'm under the impression my kit will be one of the last to ship because it includes a bracket and a customs meth component configuration.
#698
#700
Not a single drop in the 2 days I've let it sit full up. My
Installed and working. Used to have the old AEM tank where the spare wheel was which meant no wheel or carpet, its nice to have a complete car again.
Will wait for Sakebomb to find a smaller replacement level sensor part no and will more than likely epoxy that in too.
Installed and working. Used to have the old AEM tank where the spare wheel was which meant no wheel or carpet, its nice to have a complete car again.
Will wait for Sakebomb to find a smaller replacement level sensor part no and will more than likely epoxy that in too.