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Subject:TiiCo A/C Compressor Melting Hole in Coolant Overflow Tank
From:Ray Reinhard
Date:Mon, 15 Jul 2002 09:40:17 -0700

In checking the coolant level recently, I noticed a hole in the back of the
overflow tank.  Apparently, this was caused by heat from the engine being
transferred through the A/C compressor housing.  The compressor, while not
touching the coolant tank, is in close enough proximity to melt the plastic
of the tank.

In thinking about how to avoid a recurrence of this problem, it occurred to
me that there might be some kind of thin material with insulating and/or
heat reflective properties that I could glue onto the back of the
replacement coolant overflow tank.  Can anyone recommend such an item?

Ray Reinhard
'86 TiiCo Westy Camper GL

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