hi everyone
Many postings have been made on this site about the persistent leakage problems of the overflow tanks. Almost everyone has had one that leaks, be it original, repaired or reproduction.
I look at an Avanti owners site from time to time to help a friend out who owns a '63 and recently found the following post which I thought many of you would find amusing or comforting (misery loves company?):
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Topic: Radiator reserve tank conversion (Blarson51 -- 10th December 2005 - 09:05 AM)
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I am having trouble with persistent leakage from the radiator reserve tank on my '63 R2. It's enough to spray small amounts of coolant all around my recently rebuilt engine when I drive. I've had the tank repaired (twice) and it still leaks. I've seen several Avantis at shows with nicely done plastic overflow tanks located in the right front corner of the engine compartment, elimiating the reserve tank. Although I'm trying to keep my car mostly original, I'd like to make it as reliable and driveable as possible, and I'm tired of the mess the overflow tank is making. Dos anyone have any suggestions for the conversion? I can't find any references to this in the last couple of years of the Avanti magazine. Thanks. Brian
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happy holidays!
John '58 Hardtop
Many postings have been made on this site about the persistent leakage problems of the overflow tanks. Almost everyone has had one that leaks, be it original, repaired or reproduction.
I look at an Avanti owners site from time to time to help a friend out who owns a '63 and recently found the following post which I thought many of you would find amusing or comforting (misery loves company?):
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Topic: Radiator reserve tank conversion (Blarson51 -- 10th December 2005 - 09:05 AM)
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I am having trouble with persistent leakage from the radiator reserve tank on my '63 R2. It's enough to spray small amounts of coolant all around my recently rebuilt engine when I drive. I've had the tank repaired (twice) and it still leaks. I've seen several Avantis at shows with nicely done plastic overflow tanks located in the right front corner of the engine compartment, elimiating the reserve tank. Although I'm trying to keep my car mostly original, I'd like to make it as reliable and driveable as possible, and I'm tired of the mess the overflow tank is making. Dos anyone have any suggestions for the conversion? I can't find any references to this in the last couple of years of the Avanti magazine. Thanks. Brian
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happy holidays!
John '58 Hardtop
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