1983 1.9 coolant tank

[TomDub85]

I need to check mine against this one see is it fits not so keen on the price, I was thinking maybe new tank and bracket to hold it in might be a cheaper option if its possible to that.

[waltraud]

I'm guessing that different tank may mean different sized hoses / angles etc unless there is one that's neat similar.

[TomDub85]

Yeh I'll check mine over later see if it measure,s the same this problem will get solved . whats the issue with yours ?

[waltraud]

Coolant loss, not too much but enough. I think its a hairline crack that may leak under hot water pressure. Could still be other areas but tests show not much evidence of any leaks. Not taken spare off yet though...

[pirate-pete]

If it helps here is a picture of a 1983 metal cap diesel one fitted. This looks like the Brickwerks one but according to ETKA the 1983 metal cap ones for petrol and diesel have a letter D at the end of the part number not B and there is a thread here suggesting the hose sizes might be different to the 1982 and earlier ones with the B suffix http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2191 The other thing to check would be if the Brickwerks/Classic Parts ones have the cutout for the level sensor as it is hard to see in the pictures and the 1982 diesel wiring diagrams don't show the sensor present.