[V8] Need: Used Coolant Reservoir for 1990 V8 Quattro Automatic
Dave Saad
dsaad at icehouse.net
Mon Apr 25 09:29:26 PDT 2011
Just tap it out with a pipe tap that is close in size, and put in a metal nipple. I did that on both ends of mine nearly 10 years ago and it is still leak free.
I believe the "fix" is better than a new part. Use teflon tape on the threads and do not over tighten or you will split the plastic.
Dave
On Apr 25, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Brad Hartman wrote:
> Anyone have one of these for sale (used)? Mine is leaking at the small nipple on the top that connects the small diameter hose that goes to the radiator.
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> I used epoxy to mend it -- it seems to be working fine.
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> HOWEVER...
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> I'd like to purchase a reasonably-priced used reservoir just in case.
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> Thanks,
>
> Brad
> 1990 V8 Quattro Automatic
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