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Subject:Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
From:TonyCollins
Date:Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:30:31 -0400

Ok so redirect. I see BD sells this with a cap attached. Also see some in places like parts geek, auto ware house an the like. 

Preferences out there?

Thanks
Tony 

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On Jul 30, 2013, at 11:21 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> 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.