My bad. I did mean the coolant expansion tank. Thanks.
--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 10/22/2007 3:26 PM Old Volks Home wrote:

> Mike -
>
> Correct terminology is paramount here when identifying parts.  What
> you're looking for is the Cap for the Expansion Tank (the one with the
> hose barb/nipple).
>
> VW 025 121 321 B
> The Expansion Tank is the one located on the southwest corner (or the
> corner nearest the rear of the vehicle) of the engine compartment.
>
> The Coolant Recovery Tank is the one located behind the License Plate
> Door.  The cap for that is VW 025 121 482 and of course, there is no
> hose barb/nipple on that cap.
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
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> ***********************************
> On 10/22/07, *Mike Rocket J Squirrel Elliott* <camping.elliott@gmail.com
> <mailto:camping.elliott@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     What's the official part number for the coolant reservoir tank cap for
>     the 84 1.9l?
>
>     The loaner I got (which does not leak) has its nipple pointed away from
>     the expansion tank, necessitating a crude lengthening of the hose with a
>     bit of clear tubing and some hose clamps. Looks like a slightly slow
>     child put it together. I might as well order the right part so I can
>     get
>     rid of this mess.
>     --
>
>     Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>     71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
>     84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>     74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
>     KG6RCR
>