[V8] Overflow Reservoir

Michael Larosa Jr Mc.Larosa at Sun.COM
Fri Jul 2 08:11:24 EDT 2004


Kneale Brownson wrote:
> 
> Most reported attempts at resealing these heat-aged plastic reservoirs have
> been unsuccessful eventually.  The V8 version differs from the other Type
> 44 cars because of the direction of the hoses, but someone reported that a
> little longer hose can allow use of a 5k version.  The V8 version cost me
> about $60, whereas the Type 44 was in the $25 range.
> 

I've used the 5k on a 91 v8, and yup the hose was a bit short.  used a new hose,
no problems :)

Mike,
ex V8 owner...

> At 07:04 AM 7/2/2004 -0400, BBlake1055 at aol.com wrote:
> >The old 91 has a crack in the Radiator overflow reservoir right down on the
> >lower nipple.  Is this something that can be expoxy or is it replaceable??
> >Is it the same as the 5000?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >90 V8
> >91 V8
> >92 V8
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