dave_id

Ok so I was driving down the freeway and went to Albertsons to pick up some things. I came back out and noticed the burnt coolant smell but didnt think much of it since most cars in Vegas have coolant issues. Anyways, I pull out and after a few blocks the temp gauge starts rising and stops midway between red and normal. So I proceed to turn the car off, coast, and stop in the middle lane, let it cool down, turn it back on and repeat until I get home which was a mile away (i'm trying my best not to blow the hg)
so i inspect the car and what do you know, its spraying some coolant from a crack on the tank. Is this the cause of my overheating issues or did it crack because something is not working properly, it overheated, then cracked the tank? I have some pics here hopefully they help. Also I would like to know which parts and part # I should start ordering. Thank you!
(side note: I just came from a trip to death valley in 120+ weather on Monday, good thing this didnt happen over there!)

http://img39.imageshack.us/i/dsc02446y.jpg/

http://img24.imageshack.us/i/dsc02447pax.jpg/

dave_id

so after some searching this seems to be a common problem. Any suggestions/ideas?
Also if i should replace the tank anybody got the part # and estimated cost? Thanks

vaughn37

this happened to my tank also.but i caught it before it caused any overheating
i sealed the crack with some silicone.

dave_id

awesome, i got some laying around so it wouldnt hurt to try it out.

rob22

Second picture, in the background, what's that coming out of your PCV hole?

Looks like a wad of tape or something

dave_id

i think its just the lighting or lack of :P
anyways, time to test out the silicone

geeznuts

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replaced your thermostat lately? If not good time to do it