Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
I know this topic was covered on the old site but....4 days ago I noticed a leak in my coolant reservoir tank, 1/2 inch long crack on one of the bottom curves. I drilled both ends of the crack, cleaned the area and sanded lightly then applied fibreglass resin, cloth, resin and waited 36 hours..same leak. I removed everything and cleaned then applied my marine putty mix and this stopped it about 90% but not completely. Yesterday afternoon I opened up the crack, scraped it clean then applied JB weld epoxy and will see what happens today. If this does not work I need some advice to quick fix for now. I also need to know what you all have found for replacement tanks. Thank you.
'95 Sahara, 35 ft, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp Allison.
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Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
I have not used this but I saw this and it might be what you need. I am going to get some as a repair kit.
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[Url][https://looshore.com/products/tape-5][url]
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Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison
Bowen Island, BC
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MD3060 Allison
Bowen Island, BC
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Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Ken BKenB wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:40 am I know this topic was covered on the old site but....4 days ago I noticed a leak in my coolant reservoir tank, 1/2 inch long crack on one of the bottom curves. I drilled both ends of the crack, cleaned the area and sanded lightly then applied fibreglass resin, cloth, resin and waited 36 hours..same leak. I removed everything and cleaned then applied my marine putty mix and this stopped it about 90% but not completely. Yesterday afternoon I opened up the crack, scraped it clean then applied JB weld epoxy and will see what happens today. If this does not work I need some advice to quick fix for now. I also need to know what you all have found for replacement tanks. Thank you.
Plastic replacement tanks are available here: (https://www.amazon.com/Ford-F6HZ-8A080- ... B000O07XPQ)...and from Ford.
There are also steel: (https://price.salespider.com/cpida-6557 ... -reservoir), and brass:
(http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Parts ... _info.html), replacement tanks available.
Mel
'96 Sahara 3530, mine since '01
250 hp 3126 Cat, MD3060 Allison
'96 Sahara 3530, mine since '01
250 hp 3126 Cat, MD3060 Allison
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
That tape looks great. If you try it out let me know how it works. It would be excellent for a quick fix.
Thanks Mel. I found one, plastic, in LA and i'm going to pick it up in Barstow, CA this afternoon...then install tomorrow morning. I'll keep the other one and pressure test it...just in case. Thanks you for posting to this. Ken
Thanks Mel. I found one, plastic, in LA and i'm going to pick it up in Barstow, CA this afternoon...then install tomorrow morning. I'll keep the other one and pressure test it...just in case. Thanks you for posting to this. Ken
'95 Sahara, 35 ft, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp Allison.
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Ken,KenB wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:34 pm That tape looks great. If you try it out let me know how it works. It would be excellent for a quick fix.
Thanks Mel. I found one, plastic, in LA and i'm going to pick it up in Barstow, CA this afternoon...then install tomorrow morning. I'll keep the other one and pressure test it...just in case. Thanks you for posting to this. Ken
It is probably too late (have not been on the group for a few days), but the new plastic tanks don't last long, (one to two year max and than they crack). You are better off buying either steel or aluminum. The one source I found last year is by far the best deal. It is an aluminum tank for only $231
Here are a few more links to the various tank options:
https://www.fsrproducts.com/shopping/pr ... 71&c=13492 (this one is by far, the best bang for the buck!)
https://www.southpointeradiator.com/for ... -tank.html
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
I replaced my tank about 3-4 yrs ago still ok. I carry the old one as it wasn't leaking when I changed it.
I must have missed that metal tank @$231.
Bookmarked that site will definetly go that way next time
Thanks John
I must have missed that metal tank @$231.
Bookmarked that site will definetly go that way next time
Thanks John
Bob
96 Serengeti 37'
3126 Cat
6 speed Allison
2011 jeep wrangler towd
96 Serengeti 37'
3126 Cat
6 speed Allison
2011 jeep wrangler towd
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Yes, thank you very much John. Between yours and Mels sights...if in 2 years I need another...these will be my go to places. 231 bucks looks like a good deal for sure. Ken
'95 Sahara, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp Alison
'95 Sahara, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp Alison
'95 Sahara, 35 ft, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp Allison.
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
John,
The link you list for the aluminum $231 tank doesn't give me the opportunity to get any information except a photo. Is it the same size as the original Ford tank? How do you order it? Telephone only?
The link you list for the aluminum $231 tank doesn't give me the opportunity to get any information except a photo. Is it the same size as the original Ford tank? How do you order it? Telephone only?
Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT
Member of SafariFriends since 2000
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT
Member of SafariFriends since 2000
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Gary,
The tank is the same size. Yes, I would give them a call, it seems like there are still a lot of places in TN that are old school, so likely you will need to order over the phone.
Let us know how you make out.
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
Re: Antifreeze/coolant reservoir leak
Thanks, John.
Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT
Member of SafariFriends since 2000
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT
Member of SafariFriends since 2000