07-29-2003, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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radiator overflow
Hey just wondering what you guys have used for a radiator overflow can..And where do you have it located?
Mine pukes every now and then.. Thanks
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07-29-2003, 12:10 AM | #2 |
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Just grap another windshield washer jug and mount it on the other fender. Looks bone stock and makes everythign look a little more even. (I like thing symentrical myself)
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07-29-2003, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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i put mine on the rad core support on the driver side of the truck and ran the hose under the fan shroud.
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07-29-2003, 01:54 AM | #4 |
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Thanks guys..
I like the washer bottle idea.seeing how i have an extra one.. Thanks for the info
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07-29-2003, 08:09 AM | #5 |
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I use a washer bottle but hide it in the right fender.
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07-29-2003, 09:16 AM | #6 |
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I want one of those street rod type of aluminum overflow cans. But, if you have something you can use, and cost is a factor (always), then the washer bottle makes sense.
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07-29-2003, 09:59 AM | #8 |
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Mine just runs on the road! The rad is down a inch but doesn't seem to matter!
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07-29-2003, 11:04 AM | #9 |
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I just bought one of the street rod Aluminum tanks that ChevLoRay mentioned off EBay for $20.00. I haven't had a chance to install it yet, hopefully this weekend. I have to put the new radiator in first, and I don't have much free time at the moment.
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07-29-2003, 11:59 AM | #10 |
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These ideas are great guys..
I know i'm pushing it but do any of you have a pic I could look at I pretty much would like it clean looking.. hey 72c10step You go to the races? what was it 2 weekends ago I think.. I got to get back there to NH and visit.. I have friends and family from manchester on up to deerfield and concord..Hell My fam had a conveniant store called Chasse's Variety in candia... I like the ideas where to place them..I was thinking about a washer bottle and putting it under the battery tray.. Thanks
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Once mine gets to a certain point it wont puke any out. I installed one of the aftermarket ones on the support but took it off because it never had anything in it.
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07-29-2003, 12:52 PM | #12 |
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Same here Mudder!
One good run and rad just levels out fine! |
07-29-2003, 12:53 PM | #13 |
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drink2mny,
No, I didn't make it to the races, I was supposed to get tickets, but the deal fell through. As for the location of the washer bottle overflow, I think it would look great under the battery tray, but in the unlikely event that your battery pukes acid, it'll probably melt that real quick (unless you had an Optima battery). If I was going to use a washer bottle instead of the aftermarket one, I would probably put it there though, because it looks cleaner, and you could always buy a new bottle again.
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07-29-2003, 02:15 PM | #14 |
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PEP BOYS has an aftermarket Overflow Recovery Tank kit w/ tank/bracket/tubing/ and mounting hardware...about $10.
Not the prettiest thing in the world...but it is quick, clean, and gets the job done. I'll be replacing mine with an original unit at a late date. SLS has attached this image: Last edited by SLS; 07-29-2003 at 02:23 PM. |
07-29-2003, 04:54 PM | #15 |
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I have the same one SLS has but I buried mine under the battery tray. I don't think I'll need to get to it that often and it can not be easily seen. It was a little of a pain to install but it was worth it.
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07-29-2003, 05:06 PM | #16 |
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Hey cool!
I have the same one as you two guys. I mounted it just above the horns. About the same place that you have, but lower and closer to the radiator. Brian |
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