Coolant leaking from reservoir
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Coolant leaking from reservoir
My coolant is leaking from the reservoir (watch video) from what I believe to be some sort of sensor. You can see the mangled connector next to the cap (black) which I’m pretty sure it what said connector used to connect to. Is there any way to fix this without buying a new 100 dollar reservoir? I know how to solder but I’m not sure what goes where.
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Driver
Joined: Jul 2022
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From: Michigan
My coolant is leaking from the reservoir (watch video) from what I believe to be some sort of sensor. You can see the mangled connector next to the cap (black) which I’m pretty sure it what said connector used to connect to. Is there any way to fix this without buying a new 100 dollar reservoir? I know how to solder but I’m not sure what goes where.
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I wouldn't be welding a plastic container that requires to be pressurized. Easiest way to make it fail, just my opinion. Eithwerway if there is a way you can drill 2 small holes enough to push the wires out of the container and reattach the sensor. That way the wires would plug the holes, otherwise you'll have a hot spring coming out of there. Don't think you have a guarantee it wont fail regardless...
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Driver
Joined: Jul 2022
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From: Michigan
I wouldn't be welding a plastic container that requires to be pressurized. Easiest way to make it fail, just my opinion. Eithwerway if there is a way you can drill 2 small holes enough to push the wires out of the container and reattach the sensor. That way the wires would plug the holes, otherwise you'll have a hot spring coming out of there. Don't think you have a guarantee it wont fail regardless...
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Wasn’t able to get any extra wire to come up so I was un able to rewire the sensor. Ended up plastic welding it against you advice and on my way home from work the car was steaming and the top of the plastic weld had popped off when I popped the hood at my house. I bit the bullet and bought the 100 dollar coolant reservoir haha. Preciate your advice take care!
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