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Low87 · 05-25-2011, 03:56 PM

Why are these no longer available? I remember replacing mine every so often when I'd break the nipple. I need another one and can't find a replacement anywhere. I sure don't want to put a generic one in. Any good ideas for a fix that doesn't look like an eyesore?

Hulk Will Smash · 05-25-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

Why are these no longer available? I remember replacing mine every so often when I'd break the nipple. I need another one and can't find a replacement anywhere. I sure don't want to put a generic one in. Any good ideas for a fix that doesn't look like an eyesore?

Bought one from Brothers last month.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/products.asp?dept=967

enjoy.

Low87 · 05-25-2011, 04:14 PM

I think that's the one site I didn't look at, naturally. Thanks Hulk.

RandyP · 05-25-2011, 05:08 PM

For your new K5? Call Marc Miller in Tulsa... I bet they have one.

I have a used one in good shape you can have, if it comes down to that. I think I have several new OE caps as well. I bought one and they sent me a box of 4, but I only paid for 1.

Low87 · 05-25-2011, 05:10 PM

Good lead Randy, prefer something local. Of course now that I search with the word "overflow" rather than "coolant reservoir", they're all over the place.

RandyP · 05-25-2011, 05:13 PM

Now that I find that old one, I know I bought a new one from Marc Miller, because that is my old one. I only replaced it because I wanted new under the hood.

Low87 · 05-25-2011, 05:52 PM

I'll take you up on that Randy. I'm not picky yet, just want to stop using the coolant jug as an overflow. Any chance you're going to be around the shop on Saturday? I've got some work to do in Owasso provided it doesn't rain.

RandyP · 05-25-2011, 06:00 PM

I'm never far away, but I do have plans to be here and try and swap my buckets in the K5. I'll pm you the info when I get home from dinner tonight, that way you'll have my cell # and such.

05-25-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	coolant reservoir Why are these no longer available? I remember replacing mine every so often when I'd break the nipple. I need another one and can't find a replacement anywhere. I sure don't want to put a generic one in. Any good ideas for a fix that doesn't look like an eyesore? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-25-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: coolant reservoir I think that's the one site I didn't look at, naturally. Thanks Hulk. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-25-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: coolant reservoir For your new K5? Call Marc Miller in Tulsa... I bet they have one. I have a used one in good shape you can have, if it comes down to that. I think I have several new OE caps as well. I bought one and they sent me a box of 4, but I only paid for 1. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools. Last edited by RandyP; 05-25-2011 at 05:12 PM.

05-25-2011, 05:10 PM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: coolant reservoir Good lead Randy, prefer something local. Of course now that I search with the word "overflow" rather than "coolant reservoir", they're all over the place. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-25-2011, 05:13 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: coolant reservoir Now that I find that old one, I know I bought a new one from Marc Miller, because that is my old one. I only replaced it because I wanted new under the hood. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-25-2011, 05:52 PM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: coolant reservoir I'll take you up on that Randy. I'm not picky yet, just want to stop using the coolant jug as an overflow. Any chance you're going to be around the shop on Saturday? I've got some work to do in Owasso provided it doesn't rain. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-25-2011, 06:00 PM	#8
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: coolant reservoir I'm never far away, but I do have plans to be here and try and swap my buckets in the K5. I'll pm you the info when I get home from dinner tonight, that way you'll have my cell # and such. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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