Coolent leak

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Classic cooling tank failure (rear trunk, where you add coolant). Tank is plastic and eventually cracks. It cannot be glued and needs to be replaced.

Bear with me Jeff as I've not yet seen how the system is routed, but I always thought that cracked expansion tanks typically leaked into the trunk. I guess the back of the tank is located in front of the rear axle.

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I've already bought one of these:

[Meir]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

Bear with me Jeff as I've not yet seen how the system is routed, but I always thought that cracked expansion tanks typically leaked into the trunk. I guess the back of the tank is located in front of the rear axle.

Best source for the part?

I've already bought one of these:

218.42 from sunset imports.
order also a new cup.
i replaced the oil filler tube in the same opportunity.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

Bear with me Jeff as I've not yet seen how the system is routed, but I always thought that cracked expansion tanks typically leaked into the trunk. I guess the back of the tank is located in front of the rear axle.

Best source for the part?

I've already bought one of these:

They tend to, but they can also leak near the rear tire as well. Check under the trunk carpeting, which you will need to remove anyway to get at it to change it out. If the trunk is dry, look up from below at where the tank connection hoses go thu the firewall, it could be one of those as well. While under the car, check the overflow line as well for wetness, if you just had an air pocket due to dumping coolant, you should be able to see dampness on the line.

Regarless of what failed, go with Sunset for the parts.