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Date:         Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:24:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2Rwfjtge14+02H6hBJShSEHk8rFAE_7dTvDg7FB6adzpBbiw@mail.gmail.com>
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The quality of the aftermarket tanks is so poor that's what prompted RMW to build their Cadillac version. Get two: http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Coolant_Expansion_Tank_025_121_403B_p/025121403b.htm Or for $100 more get the Cadillac and forget about it. Sell those OEM tanks for $25 each.

It's not about the mold, it's about the quality of the plastic base material, and so many of these aftermarket parts use a poor grade of recycled plastic. It gets brittle really fast, and cracks.

Stuart

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Neil N Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:17 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched

Thanks Larry. I'll inspect further. Feeling a little sheepish given the somewhat obvious clue. (coolant) I'd seen coolant there before but that was during the initial filling process so I assumed it was due to spilled coolant.

If the crack is bad, I'll be curious to see what vendors have for new tanks. The then new tank I installed in my Jetta swap didn't last long.

Neil.

On 4/30/15, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Sure looks like residue around there. Have you pressed hard on it to watch > for it to open up or leak a little, maybe when it is hot and pressurized? > You should also be suspicious of the seal (O-ring?) around the level > sensor. If you pull the sensor out you can also see whether the "crack" > extends into the threaded area. > > Larry A.

-- Neil n

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