11-24-2011, 01:55 PM
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Suncoast vs Pelican Coolant tank price
I know the site is now ran by Wayne of Pelican Parts, but is there any difference between Suncoasts expansion tank or Pelicans? I am seeing on Pelican it says it is genuine Porsche, is that the difference?m Pelican price is $345, Suncoast is $237
I have been dealing with a intermittent coolant loss for a little while but it dumped a lot the other night. I unbolted the tank from the trunk just enough to get a mirror behind it and was able to see a pin hole size stream coming from the tank. Looks like I'll be changing it.
I have the car for sale and someone interested in looking at it this weekend. I guess I would like to get the cheaper of the two unless someone else on here says otherwise and to avoid it.
Also does anyone know what all comes with that? Does it come with a new bleeder valve or do I have to change over the old one?
Thanks, Jake
Last edited by Jake D; 11-24-2011 at 01:58 PM.
Reason: made an addition
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11-24-2011, 02:12 PM
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It is now run by Wayne....  And they should be the same. Check the part numbers. I doubt there are more than one or two manufacturer's of Boxster reservoirs.
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11-25-2011, 04:14 AM
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I have priced items at both websites and find it ironic that Sucoast is cheaper than Pelican on certain items. Not all, just some.
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11-25-2011, 04:20 AM
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No irony. Very few vendors are cheaper on ALL items, all the time.
At least in my experience.
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11-25-2011, 04:42 AM
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Wow, that's kind of a really BIG price differential...
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11-25-2011, 05:03 AM
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Call Sunset Porsche 503-364-1860 and ask them to beat the Suncoast price. Consider shipping charges too, so it's an apples to apples comp.
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11-25-2011, 06:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flavor 987S
Call Sunset Porsche 503-364-1860 and ask them to beat the Suncoast price. Consider shipping charges too, so it's an apples to apples comp.
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Why? Buy the item from the vendor who offers the best price or service. Let the high-priced vendor compete on the front side.
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11-25-2011, 09:30 PM
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As you can see, the bleeder valve is part of the replacement coolent expansion tank. You won't need to swap the old bleeder valve over to the new tank.
Reference: PORSCHE BOXSTER GENUINE ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK - 1 REQUIRED PER CAR. - R99610614707
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11-26-2011, 09:44 AM
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Maybe since this is a common failure some will raise the price and lower it on others. Coolant tank is an expensive job on labor so the near $100 price difference has to factor into the decision.
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11-30-2011, 08:27 PM
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Dang, its always cool when the boss man (Wayne) shows up and takes care of business!
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11-30-2011, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
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Dang, its always cool when the boss man (Wayne) shows up and takes care of business! |
Just trying to keep it real! 
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01-05-2017, 05:56 PM
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I stand corrected. They used to beat out Suncoast prices, but maybe that was a while ago...
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01-05-2017, 06:06 PM
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If the reason for replacement is a leaking Bleeder Valve , it is usually because of failed "O" rings(2) .These can be replaced for pennies. There is a post elsewhere on this.Part of the diagnosis is to wrap each component of the Coolant tank in cling film to see where the condensation occurs.That pinpoints the problem(s).
If the tank has cracked ,I have no better suggestion than a new one from Pelican.
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01-05-2017, 06:18 PM
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They have just gone up that much
I shopped around and Pelican is within 10% of everyone selling OEM Porsche tanks....and for what looks to be a knuckle buster of a job why use aftermarket. I don't mind aftermarket on some things....but when it comes to cooling your engine....use the best
PS my coolant cap is blue and I have had my car just over 3 years....which is the newest cap ???
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01-05-2017, 07:30 PM
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Sunset:
996-106-447-04 Reservoir Cap $21.80
996-106-147-08 Reservoir $298.74
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01-05-2017, 07:33 PM
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01-06-2017, 04:05 AM
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Parts prices often make no sense.
For example, the trunk/frunk/engine bay (some models) light assembly is $8.75 from Pelican (OE), which is fairly reasonable. Compare that to the glovebox light, which is the same exact part except the bulb holder inside is made for a smaller festoon bulb.
$198.50
Yes, you read that correctly.  That's about the same as what others are charging as for some reason the price exploded in the last year (I recall it being around $20 before). I mean it is a 928 part versus a 996/7 for the trunk light... I replaced the glovebox light in my 911 with the trunk assembly, fits perfect.
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01-09-2017, 06:08 PM
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Wonder why no one ever marketed a comparably priced tank in aluminum. The tank is easy to remove but a PIA to install, Would be nice to know you didn't have to do it again.
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01-09-2017, 06:37 PM
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Pelican
you have one listed as a German Part
Part #: 996-106-147-07-INT
$435 and no image or info....this is the one I was talking about
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01-10-2017, 07:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pdwight
you have one listed as a German Part
Part #: 996-106-147-07-INT
$435 and no image or info....this is the one I was talking about
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That is a Genuine part from a different supplier. It is not searchable through the catalog and pops up when you put in the part number for the tank (also has a different part number, ends in 07 instead of 08). We may not have as good as pricing from that supplier on that Genuine part. The part that comes straight from the dealer, with the associated dealer warranty, is 996-106-147-08-M100. That is the one you'll want to purchase.
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