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Dec 20, 2007 | 08:35 AM

Bob'sSC400

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Coolant Reservoir

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.

Dec 20, 2007 | 10:26 AM

9secCivic

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its 3 bolts. couldnt really be much easier.

Dec 20, 2007 | 10:29 AM

Luke_in_SD

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its pretty easy, just take it off with a friend, so he can cap off the lines

Dec 20, 2007 | 01:21 PM

Bob'sSC400

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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

Dec 20, 2007 | 01:57 PM

Luke_in_SD

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use small sandwich plastic bags and rubber bands. they work great for temporary capping off water and other fluid lines

Dec 20, 2007 | 03:38 PM

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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.

Dec 20, 2007 | 05:44 PM

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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.