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KT986 08-25-2018 07:38 AM
Coolant Tank Replacement
 
has anyone cut the hose from the coolant reservoir and used a hose connector to fit a new tank ?
worried about getting access to the aircraft fitting in the engine bay

KT

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mgfranz 08-25-2018 09:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KT986 (Post 578098)
has anyone cut the hose from the coolant reservoir and used a hose connector to fit a new tank ?
worried about getting access to the aircraft fitting in the engine bay

KT

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You don't have cut any of the hoses, but you DO need to use yue right tool...

http://fransindopratama.com/products/read/index/27/203/remote-hose-clamp-pliers-ken5031970k.html

KT986 08-25-2018 09:45 AM
Great
Thanks for the heads up
KT

78F350 08-25-2018 10:45 AM
I mostly followed this DIY and it went much easier than expected.
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/56334-diy-coolant-tank-replacement-under-2-hours.html
Here are the tools I used along with how I cut the old tank.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1493052642.jpg


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