Found my coolant leak 😐

[JBauer]

Took awhile but finally found where my leak was. Seam on coolant tank. Got to temp, drove 3 miles, checked trunk and found a few drops. Looking closer it's the seam on the top of the tank. Could of been a lot worse. This ought to be fun 🙄

[Starter986]

Are you going to repair it or take it to the shop?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Are you going to repair it or take it to the shop?

I'm going to replace it myself unless it's harder than it looks. Watched a few videos. I think, hope, I can do it..

[blue62]

Originally Posted by JBauer

I'm going to replace it myself unless it's harder than it looks. Watched a few videos. I think, hope, I can do it..

Not difficult if you approach it right.
I went in from underneath to get most of the hoses loose.
took the aluminum plate off to gain access.
a few of the hoses are easier to get to if you pull them into the trunk with the tank then take them off.
After you do it once and see how you should have done it... I think it can be done in 45 minutes to an hour.

[rexcramer]

Disclaimer; I have never tried/done this myself. I remember a thread from somebody who just cut the leaky tank into pieces to remove it. Instead of trying to take it out in one piece. IIRC it makes it easier to access some of the connections/clamps from the top side.

[Steelepuls]

If you still have the factory clamps, it’s worth the money to buy the special tool that removes them. Makes the removal and replacement Of the clamps much easier than channel locks or pliers. While your in there, check and replace the oil filler tube. Mine cracked while I was replacing the coolant tank. Good luck man.

[dghii]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

Disclaimer; I have never tried/done this myself. I remember a thread from somebody who just cut the leaky tank into pieces to remove it. Instead of trying to take it out in one piece. IIRC it makes it easier to access some of the connections/clamps from the top side.

+1 on this idea...

You can do this. I did mine all from above, except for draining coolant.

take pictures
Taking old tank out doesn't take that long, even less time cutting it up.

Using the remove hose pliers helps helps a lot with install.

[BRAN]

Hey JB, this might help…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNlXAs20mU

Is the plastic coolant tank kaputt? I am still wondering, why a possible crack cannot be fixed and sealed properly again?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Hey JB, this might help…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNlXAs20mU

Is the plastic coolant tank kaputt? I am still wondering, why a possible crack cannot be fixed and sealed properly again?

I wonder that too. My tank looks fine but leaking at the top seam..Plastic radiators are repaired. 🤷****♀️

[BRAN]

There are a few solutions on the market...maybe this one...Scotch-Weld DP 8005??

or duck tape