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Subject:Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:21:52 -0700

I see there is a coolant level sensor, but still, isn't it nice to see the amount of coolant through the translucent plastic stock tank?

:)

I doubt that RMW is buying up Caribbean islands with the profit they make on this tank. I like it but the welds could be neater :)

chers

alistair

On 2013-07-30, at 8:15 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:

> The OEM tanks are well made, but after 20 to 30 years you can expect
> failure.
> 
> How rich are you?  That's a $250 showpiece tank, and as an installer who
> would really hate to lose a $10,000 Subaru engine conversion due to a
> coolant leak I understand why they make it. No doubt it's happened.