External coolant tank - what for?
#1
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External coolant tank - what for?
In my car there is a strange looking non-OEM coolant tank.
Why did the previous owner install it?
Any benefit of such part?
Looks like there is some kind of aftermarket radiator also.
Why did the previous owner install it?
Any benefit of such part?
Looks like there is some kind of aftermarket radiator also.
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They come stock on FDs as a black container that sits in front and below the alternator pulley.
It's really common to see people replace them for aluminum tanks as the plastic ones get brittle and fail with age. Looks like someone has installed an aftermarket one on yours.
It's really common to see people replace them for aluminum tanks as the plastic ones get brittle and fail with age. Looks like someone has installed an aftermarket one on yours.
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They come stock on FDs as a black container that sits in front and below the alternator pulley.
It's really common to see people replace them for aluminum tanks as the plastic ones get brittle and fail with age. Looks like someone has installed an aftermarket one on yours.
It's really common to see people replace them for aluminum tanks as the plastic ones get brittle and fail with age. Looks like someone has installed an aftermarket one on yours.
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is that this thing circled in my FD picture? i was wondering what it's purpose was as well:
there will be many questions from me of what i can leave out (hose wise, EGR wise, and vacuum wise) once i start piecing mine back together.
there will be many questions from me of what i can leave out (hose wise, EGR wise, and vacuum wise) once i start piecing mine back together.
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So what exactly is the benefit of such part in FC?
Does it improve cooling?
Or just helps with bleeding during coolant change?
Should I remove it? I like to keep the car stock.
Does it improve cooling?
Or just helps with bleeding during coolant change?
Should I remove it? I like to keep the car stock.