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Subject:Re: Cracked expansion tank
From:Steve Johnson
Date:Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:40:24 -0800 (PST)

So Joel Walker says:
> 
> 
> i think it is a case of using the wrong material for the tank. my 88 bus
> gets about 35,000-40,000 miles per tank. and i don't believe there is any
> way to 'repair' the tank. :(  i suppose you could always replace the tank
> with something of your own design and manufacturer, but for my cost of $40,
> it's just not worth the trouble to me ... especially since the tanks seem
> to last about 2 - 2.5 years.  and, yes, it seems to be a really common
> problem: the dealer in atlanta keeps several of these in stock. (unlike the
> ball joints, which they do NOT keep in stock).

You really change it that often?  I haven't really noticed a problem at 60K
miles.  Maybe I need to take a better look.  What are the tell-tale signs?
I don't have any leakage that I can see.

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com