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Old 12-20-07, 08:35 AM
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I am replacing my coolant reservoir and wanted to see if anyone had any tips or tricks that may help me through the process. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
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its 3 bolts. couldnt really be much easier.
Old 12-20-07, 10:29 AM
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its pretty easy, just take it off with a friend, so he can cap off the lines
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thanks! I new it was easy but as with every project I get into there is always something that brings out a few cuss words...just wanted to make sure the bolts and capping the lines was the
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use small sandwich plastic bags and rubber bands. they work great for temporary capping off water and other fluid lines
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That reservoir is so in the way when working on the front of the engine. I wish someone would find a new out of the way location for it.
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I used to think that a catch can was an aftermarket radiator reservoir which you could relocate. Then I read a post about it having to do with pcv duty on a turbo application.
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got it in last night with no problem...took all of 15 minutes....thanks.

Now I need to replace the power steering pump, fuel pump and fuel filter...

where is the fuel pump located? Anyone?
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