Does anyone bought reservoir tank Boxster 99 from CARPARTSWHOLESALE

[WillH]

Ok, have to ask. Why is there not an aluminum aftermarket item for replacement that won't split its seams?

[911monty]

Originally Posted by WillH

Ok, have to ask. Why is there not an aluminum aftermarket item for replacement that won't split its seams?

Good question. May or may not work. I had a Fiat X 1/9 years ago. The expansion tank was brass or copper. Known weakness. It failed with a small pinhole right on the bottom like the Porsche ones do. Would have to be made non magnetic so the low level switch would work though.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Good question. May or may not work. I had a Fiat X 1/9 years ago. The expansion tank was brass or copper. Known weakness. It failed with a small pinhole right on the bottom like the Porsche ones do. Would have to be made non magnetic so the low level switch would work though.

Monty,

I also had several X1/9's and really love them, but grew older (and heavier) and do not longer fit comfortably in it.

The expansion tank on the X1/9 that you are talking about are made of stainless steel and worked great! Still have one somewhere on my garage

[911monty]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Monty,

I also had several X1/9's and really love them, but grew older (and heavier) and do not longer fit comfortably in it.

The expansion tank on the X1/9 that you are talking about are made of stainless steel and worked great! Still have one somewhere on my garage

Was yours a replacement? Mine I'm sure was brass, turned a nice moss green where the hole formed. Don't think SS would have corroded. But yes that was a really fun car to drive.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by WillH

Ok, have to ask. Why is there not an aluminum aftermarket item for replacement that won't split its seams?

Cost. We priced out having them fabricated years back, way too expensive to be practical.

[Gelbster]

I did a write-up on this with photos some time ago.
The leaks are the least of the problems with these badly made tanks.
Some have ports/nipples that are blind.Yup - they do not have a hole that leads back to the coolant tank. You can imagine the problems....
Buy only from a source with a no dicker return policy - Pelican for example. No EBay !

[Hodan]

Thanks guys... The mechanic cancel my appointment today, This morning I followed a link a member have sent to me about pull the valve up and run the car for few days maybe there is air in the system! I pup up with distilled water! It seems almost good, after driving it I saw a small water from the tank but not a lot than before, maybe need a bit air purge again.
Happy to follow you guys..

[Hodan]

I have a question... After driving with valve up to purge the air do I have to put the Valve off when I park? Or do I have to leave it like that until no coolant leaking? Because every driving I put down the D. Thanks