1995 SC 400 Coolant Overflow Reservoir Replacement
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1995 SC 400 Coolant Overflow Reservoir Replacement
SC 400 Club Lexus Newbie Here-
I own a 1995 SC 400 purchased about 8 years ago with only 8,000 origional miles on her. It was the purchase of a lifetime! I love this car- get many compliments on it from admirers.
I have what I think is a common problem occuring with these vehicles- the coolant overflow reservoir has developed a hair line crack and is leaking- I checked with the local Lexus dealer and found anew replacement was about $400!!!
I have made a temporary fix with hi temp epoxy- it works, but looks horrible and I am sure will not last.
The economy being what is these days, I need a alternate solution to the OEM part. I amwondering if any of you have any suggestions? I dont think a used part wil be any better in the long run. I have seen a chrome replacement part that looks quite different than the OEM part- not sure how this part works as a replacement.
Any help will be greatly apreciated.
Thanks,
SC400 Owner in the NW
I own a 1995 SC 400 purchased about 8 years ago with only 8,000 origional miles on her. It was the purchase of a lifetime! I love this car- get many compliments on it from admirers.
I have what I think is a common problem occuring with these vehicles- the coolant overflow reservoir has developed a hair line crack and is leaking- I checked with the local Lexus dealer and found anew replacement was about $400!!!
I have made a temporary fix with hi temp epoxy- it works, but looks horrible and I am sure will not last.
The economy being what is these days, I need a alternate solution to the OEM part. I amwondering if any of you have any suggestions? I dont think a used part wil be any better in the long run. I have seen a chrome replacement part that looks quite different than the OEM part- not sure how this part works as a replacement.
Any help will be greatly apreciated.
Thanks,
SC400 Owner in the NW
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Also in for ideas. Mine came with epoxy piled onto it but it leaks. The leak isn't much, needing a topoff maybe every 1k miles.
No need to buy a used one - it'll just happen again!
No need to buy a used one - it'll just happen again!
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