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Subject:Aluminum coolant tanks
From:Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:54:37 -0700

Back in March I had a number of hoses replaced on the cooling system which
included having the plastic coolant tank changed over to a GW aluminum
tank.  Well the first one had a leak upon installation and was immediately
replaced by the shop.

Yesterday after a short run to fill up on camping propane, I parked back at
home and was doing some cleaning of things out of the rear storage
compartment - I noticed a small pool of pink coolant under the van.  Opened
the hatch and had a good look expecting a loose hose and noticed drips
coming from the coolant tank.  Checked the hoses and they were fine.  Dried
the bottom area of the tank and waited - then with my finger I located a
seam edge that was moist - dried it again and it became moist again
creating a droplet on my finger.

Anyone else out there have some issues with these tanks  too?  I bought it
because I didn’t want to have anymore problems with the plastic version
which can crack and leak over time.

Hopefully third time lucky?

Bruce

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