Date:         Sat, 7 Dec 2002 21:00:28 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!?
Comments: To: Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA>
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On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Martin Jagersand wrote:

> There are some (e.g. Golf) expansion tanks that look similar enough,
> and perhaps could be cleanly mounted in the stock location.
> Anyone tried this?

I say go for it, as long as the pressure cap pressure is the same.  A
friend of mine put a Fox tank in his Dasher, since Dasher parts are
impossible to get, and it seemed to work just fine.  One issue you'll have
to pay attention to is the that some VW tanks don't have connections for
an overflow bottle.  (When the pressure cap opens, the coolant just
goes onto the ground.)  For the van, you need one that does.

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