Split tank, HELP.

Post by **funbus1** » 15 Sep 2007, 15:09

Hi to all, Van just started spitting out coolant, and discovered header tank is split just under the lip near top where its moulded together. Q When i replace it, do i need to bleed the system?? there wes still a few inches in tank, Any help apreciated. Anyone got a spare??? Rick.

Post by **tonytech** » 15 Sep 2007, 15:43

This has just happened to me!!!!!

I bought a new tank from VW £32 I think, Seems better than the JK one (£25 + potage) that I fitted 9 months ago.

I havent bled the system, but was carefull to keep coolant in the bottom hose.

Seems sweet now.

T

Post by **funbus1** » 15 Sep 2007, 16:07

Cheers Tonytech, GSF £19.50+ vat ?. dident empty tank so fingers crossed.

Post by **tonytech** » 15 Sep 2007, 16:18

I was reluctant to buy another tank from JK (the leaking one will be going back)
I replaced the origional VW tank about 9 months ago after I broke the coolant level sender. The tank was OK, but stained brown, making it difficult to see coolant level.
As I said in another post the 'new' tank started to leak after the Vanfest trip.
Coolant seems to be leaking from the seam (only under pressure) at the front centre.

The VW one seems better quality than the JK one.
I dont know if GSF are the same as JK or better.

T

Post by **funbus1** » 15 Sep 2007, 16:24

Got ye now bro, VW it is then, Cheers .

Post by **tonytech** » 15 Sep 2007, 17:39

Great.
Just didnt want you to suffer the same crap quality as me.

T

Post by **jed the spread** » 15 Sep 2007, 19:01

the jk ones are really thin. and made in italy

jed