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Old 10-27-2020, 09:04 PM   #1
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Looks like you need a new tank. And don’t worry, I first uploaded giant images here too. You just have to resize them.

That's what I figured.

I've got about 7 threads open but none of them talk about what the cheapest replacement tank would be. Any ideas?
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Old 10-28-2020, 03:52 AM   #2
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That's what I figured.

I've got about 7 threads open but none of them talk about what the cheapest replacement tank would be. Any ideas?
After you've read a hundred threads from the guys who went with the "cheapest" tank... you'll reconsider. Go OEM. Period. Save yourself the headache. Good luck.
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Old 10-28-2020, 05:00 AM   #3
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The OEM tank is the only tank to use.
All other "Cheap" tanks are junk and do not last long.
If it was my car I would do a simple coolant system pressure test to confirm it is a cracked tank and not simply a fault bleeder valve, or bad cap
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Old 10-28-2020, 05:59 AM   #4
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+1 on OEM. PO had installed a German knock off replacement and it leaked at the seam.
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Old 10-28-2020, 06:49 AM   #5
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Change out the tank with the OEM like others have said ....and PLEASE try to learn to post "normal sized" pics....LOL...LOL
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Old 10-28-2020, 07:10 AM   #6
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Are you in a hurry to fix the car ? If you are not then I suggest you start/complete the removal of the tank . After swearing/fighting/scraping of knuckles and other " fun " you will quickly tell yourself I'm not doing this again soon . And you will order the OEM tank .

Or you can rely on the wisdom of this forum ( there is LOTS ) and just order the OEM tank upfront . On these cars the wisdom say's OEM water pumps and overflow tanks are the way to go . Good luck and keep us updated .
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