[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.
> 
> I used epoxy to mend it -- it seems to be working fine.
> 
> HOWEVER...
> 
> I'd like to purchase a reasonably-priced used reservoir just in case.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brad
> 1990 V8 Quattro Automatic 
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