Just a Coolant tank hint

[Pilo]

...the coolant reservoir (bottle) develops cracks...?

With less than 10K miles on my 2009 SE5, its coolant tank has to be replaced due to hairline cracks at front (leaking badly) and at rear (not yet leaking but crack is already developing).

Coincidentially, the cracks are located just on top of the lines where the internal baffle is glued / stuck / secured to the bottle.

Sliced open the damaged bottle and could not find anything that might explain why the cracks develop in those specific places...

The cracks do not match the edge of the frame member that hold the bottle in place, nor the edges of those brackets where the front shocks are bolted to. So I can gather that there are no friction points with them.

Anybody wants to guess...?

Saludos, Pilo

[freebob]

...the coolant reservoir (bottle) develops cracks...?

With less than 10K miles on my 2009 SE5, its coolant tank has to be replaced due to hairline cracks at front (leaking badly) and at rear (not yet leaking but crack is already developing).

Coincidentially, the cracks are located just on top of the lines where the internal baffle is glued / stuck / secured to the bottle.

Sliced open the damaged bottle and could not find anything that might explain why the cracks develop in those specific places...

The cracks do not match the edge of the frame member that hold the bottle in place, nor the edges of those brackets where the front shocks are bolted to. So I can gather that there are no friction points with them.

Anybody wants to guess...?

Saludos, Pilo

Cracked tank not really related to this post, But I have seen this happen on Auto coolant tanks also, Just the nature of the beast......


Freebob...

[Pilo]

Cracked tank not really related to this post, But I have seen this happen on Auto coolant tanks also, Just the nature of the beast......


Freebob...

Freebob: Sorry if I somehow hijacked your thread..., not intended...

But the issue that I raised remains an unsolved mistery...

[freebob]

Freebob: Sorry if I somehow hijacked your thread..., not intended...

But the issue that I raised remains an unsolved mistery...

No problem, I understand...More vibration on MC/Spyder could cause that
problem....

Freebob...

[AnthonyG]

New to the and thank you for the 'heads up' on the tank and the advice so I can plan ahead.
Maybe the internal baffles reenforce and transfer the stress to the other areas of the tank not designed to take it. My 'guess' is worth what you pay for it. A.

[freebob]

New to the and thank you for the 'heads up' on the tank and the advice so I can plan ahead.
Maybe the internal baffles reenforce and transfer the stress to the other areas of the tank not designed to take it. My 'guess' is worth what you pay for it. A.

[M109Dreamer]

I use a 12"+ funnel with a flexible hose and I can get it in the top of the tank. I got from Wal-Mart I believe. Cost around $5 I think

[redlightron]

This is a great post and very timely for me. Thanks for the simple problem solver method. As they say, it takes a village to make things happen.

[freebob]

I use a 12"+ funnel with a flexible hose and I can get it in the top of the tank. I got from Wal-Mart I believe. Cost around $5 I think

That works also....Less than $3.00 at Harbor Freight plus you can also remove excess fluid......


Freebob...

[freebob]

Thanks Guys, I certainly do not profess to be a PROFFESER..... But being a mechanic by nature I do find easier ways to get the job done......


Freebob...

[napper39]

i was too late i just put anti freze in mine and had a hell of a time geting the lid back on.but ill know next time thanks.