04-24-2016, 09:11 AM
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Buying used reservoir tank
Hey guys is it safe to buy a used reservoir coolant tank? Someone parts out a Boxster 99 and he said the coolant is looking great and no crack no leak and its the genium one, he wants 150$ for it. Give an idea guys, thanks
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04-24-2016, 10:42 AM
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Motorist & Coffee Drinker
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04-24-2016, 10:56 AM
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^^^^^Glad I had already finished my coffee before I saw this! 
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04-24-2016, 12:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hodan
Hey guys is it safe to buy a used reservoir coolant tank? Someone parts out a Boxster 99 and he said the coolant is looking great and no crack no leak and its the genium one, he wants 150$ for it. Give an idea guys, thanks
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This job is such a PITA there is no way I would use a used part for it.
Same goes for the window regulators.
Mike
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04-24-2016, 02:28 PM
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Don't do it. Old plastic doesn't get better as it gets older.
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04-24-2016, 03:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hodan
Hey guys is it safe to buy a used reservoir coolant tank? Someone parts out a Boxster 99 and he said the coolant is looking great and no crack no leak and its the genium one, he wants 150$ for it. Give an idea guys, thanks
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Do you also buy used condom's to save some money?
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04-24-2016, 03:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Do you also buy used condom's to save some money?
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I never thought I'd agree with JFP, but that's some funny stuff! 
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04-24-2016, 04:34 PM
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still plays with cars...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Do you also buy used condom's to save some money?
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I shot coffee out my nose laughing. Damn that hurts.
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04-25-2016, 06:38 AM
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I have a newer used one I pull from my 2002 just last December
It looks great as well, just a bit yellowed
Really, used parts from a 17 year old car
We shouldn't be filling out landfills needlessly - Recycle. Used condoms make great kids party ballons
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