Date:         Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:21:04 +0100
Reply-To:     Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Expansion Tank
Comments: To: Dan Fleming <ddffpc@HOME.COM>
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>Hey, does anyone out there have an uncracked expansion tank for the
>cooling system for a 1.9L (this one is an 83.5)? The plastic tank that
>you fill the cooling system from?
>
>Or better yet, does anyone have reassuring tales of how to glue or
>otherwise repair the seam that splits at the bottom?
>
>Please reply direct, as I am not on the gerry list.
>
>Thanks
>
>Dan Fleming
>San Diego

Hi Dan,

     My expansion tank cracked at the top, between the pressure cap
and the sensor. I tried JB weld but no way would it hold. Eventually,
I ordered a brand new OEM tank from Bus Depot. At $29.95, it was worth
it & it had the added advantage of being able to see the coolant
again without having to peer through a layer of crud!

     *Warning* - when ordering the tank, order the coolant level
sensor o-ring. This *must* be replaced! When I replaced my tank, I
re-used the o-ring against the advice of the folks on the list
(hiya Joel! 8-) ). I coated the o-ring with silicone & tightened it
down well. Did it leak?? Yup! 8-) The new o-ring was well worth the
$1.49 that Ron charges.

Pete C

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