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Who makes an aftermarket coolant tank??

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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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My coolant tank is starting to seep along the seam, it's already leaked a few drops over the exhaust manifold shroud. I have 2800 miles on an 04 and this has been my first issue so far, maybe I'm lucky?!
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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I'd get a replacement from the dealer first (keep as a new spare), then contact:
http://www.forgemotorsport.com/mini....talog=MINIMISC



IMG]http://www.forgemotorsport.com/images/products/fmminht.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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I dig the industrial look of their upper strut brace. Sharp...
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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I received these two from Forge Motorsports but I think Moss Mini carries them as well .

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Old May 14, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Very cool....what is a plasma booster....who sold ya the brace, looks awesome as well.......
 
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Old May 14, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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>>Very cool....what is a plasma booster....who sold ya the brace, looks awesome as well.......

It's so f*ing awesome, it'll force everything right out of the market....

It's a secondary spark booster.
 
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Old May 15, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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MINI-Madness carries them as well. :smile:


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Old May 15, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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You guys are ALWAYS making me spend money......AAAAARGH!!! I am off to the races Literally..... Definition of Nirvana: races at tracks that are 20 miles from your home. Love NELSON LEDGES!! (Of course it is pissing with rain )
 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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dang, that's a nice tank. I have no problems on my coolant reserve,
but I might get that just for the looks! :smile:
 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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>>dang, that's a nice tank. I have no problems on my coolant reserve,
>>but I might get that just for the looks! :smile:

Don't forget the chrome caps (coolant, oil, brake, etc...) to go with the theme. :smile:

 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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>>I received these two from Forge Motorsports

Randy, how do you check the fluid level with the new container?

 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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I'm guessing you stick your finger in......
 
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Old May 29, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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>>I'm guessing you stick your finger in......

The stock one is getting so opaque I have to open it up to check it anyway in daylight. At night I can put a flashlight on it.

 
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Old May 29, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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>>>>I received these two from Forge Motorsports
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>>Randy, how do you check the fluid level with the new container?
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Sorru I wasn't checking this thread that often. You have to open the cap and look in unfortunatly there is no exterior level gauge of any kind.

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