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Old 09-01-10, 04:51 PM
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Default Coolant overflow / reservoir
I know the leaky coolant reservoir is a common issue with the SC400. I was thinking of replacing it with one of these instead of the stock tank. Has anyone tried this?

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I'm not sure of the exact volume of the stock one, but that seems a bit small (at just 18 oz) since you don't run them full. Not much capacity for hot and cold variations plus some reserve.
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Hmm, I'll see if I can figure out the stock volume. I wouldn't think it would be much more than that?
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Doesn't look as good, but maybe something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item1e5937f028

I just want something that isn't too expensive and doesn't leak.
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I think you'd have trouble finding the space on that one.

Is there a reason you don't wanna just get a used, stock replacement?
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I may try to find one, I'm just worried about the same thing happening. Also, the new ones are about $160.
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ehh, I see them now and then for 20-30 bucks or so
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looks gaudy unless you have other stuff in your engine bay, regardless you will need a floater switch to have your light work still
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