coolant overflow tank question

[jamesandrew58]

i dont have a ep3 so thats why im asking this...

how is the tank mounted? is there a bolt on bracket or is the bracket part of the chassis? if someone has pics, it would be nice.

[jamesandrew58]

bump

[trippy]

if u dont have a EP den u DONT get and answer =)

[rd02SiR]

This is probably useless now but I've had to replace mine, so this is how i did it.

1. Remove front bumper.
2. Remove passenger side headlight.
3. Take the black tube out from the coolant tank.
4. Pull up and wiggle it out between the pulley and rad support.

When reinstalling, make sure the tabs on the take line up with the slits on the frame of the car. This is how it's held on. No screws or bolts, just a slot type mounting place.

[talonXracer]

the overflow tank is retained by a tab on the rad support that the tank has a matching slot in it to slide over.

[02TWSI]

if I have a hole in this "tank"....will I have any adverse effects?

[talonXracer]

if I have a hole in this "tank"....will I have any adverse effects?

Yes, overheating

[02TWSI]

Possible to do a repair on it with maybe an epoxy of some kind? if not i'll just spend the $ on a coolant bottle, their like $30 I think.

[thakid]

Possible to do a repair on it with maybe an epoxy of some kind? if not i'll just spend the $ on a coolant bottle, their like $30 I think.

I used on my eg hatch a large monster can and a bracket. Haha

[02TWSI]

I used on my eg hatch a large monster can and a bracket. Haha

LOL that's pimp.... :P but not for the EP

[thakid]

Yo. How much do you charge for a cf wrap front bumper?

[ep3jd]

Yo. How much do you charge for a cf wrap front bumper?

.....um, what

[02TWSI]

lol.....PM'd.............

For those looking for this reservior, the PN I got off honda is 19101-PRA-000, $26

[rd02SiR]

ya mine had a hole in it. Got a used one off a rear ended ep.

[02TWSI]

Tried getting one from locals parting out, no such luck :[

Buddy gets discount on anything honda has to offer for the bodyshop he works at...I may have to hit him up.

[talonXracer]

You could try a silicone RTV sealer, but a urethane adhesive like windoweld may be better. Remove the bottle, clean it, wash it, clean it again, scuf up the plastic around the hole and apply the coating of choice and let it sit at LEAST 24 hours before reinstalling.

[02TWSI]

ok thanks!

[rd02SiR]

I used "Mighty Putty" on my old tank just because. It's very solid when it's cured. But I prob won't use it because i think that stuff would contaminate with thecoolant. I'm gonna try and use a patch to cover the hole.