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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Coolant reservoir

I shall be having my 3d coolant overflow reservoir installed. #1 leaked after 1 year and #2 after 6 months. Are there any aftermarket reservoirs where you can see the level, unlike the current aluminum version that requires you to open the cap? Many thanks
 

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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I'm guessing not.......try racing or speed shops though......
 
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RECOOP
I shall be having my 3d coolant overflow reservoir installed. #1 leaked after 1 year and #2 after 6 months. Are there any aftermarket reservoirs where you can see the level, unlike the current aluminum version that requires you to open the cap? Many thanks
Mine has deveoped a leak too, but mine is plastic not aluminum. Unless I have something else leaking.

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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Mine has deveoped a leak too, but mine is plastic not aluminum. Unless I have something else leaking.

Ken
Ken,

The syntax in my post wasn't the best. The aluminum tank out there is an after-market item. The OEM tanks are indeed plastic. I'm going to let out a few expletives if tank #3 (installed last week) springs a leak!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pocketrocketowner
I'm guessing not.......try racing or speed shops though......
I have checked with a number of shops, but nothing that would work in the Mini was available. I'll still try to source something in case (perhaps I should say "for when") tank #3 fails.
 
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