Expansion tanks

ten[A]cio[U]s · 26-05-2008, 04:26 PM

I have a bit of a problem with my overflow bottle.

It is currnetly hitting the turbo, so when it starts up and runs for a bit it will melt rather quickly, If not destroying the main hoses..

I got quoted $290+ Gst for a PWR expaonsions tank.. That is way more then i even expected.

Are there any other products for the AU that we can use while still having the sensore?

Does the BA bottle fit?

Cheers, Matt.

poolkeeper · 26-05-2008, 04:42 PM

Ba bottle fits, with one rad hose from the ba also.
It probally wont fix your problem though.

HLC · 26-05-2008, 05:10 PM

modify your expansion tank and move it somewhere else. perhaps other side of the bay? or take it out completely?

**GasoLane** · 26-05-2008, 05:15 PM

Um...go see Nixons and see what a stainless one would cost?

ten[A]cio[U]s · 26-05-2008, 05:30 PM

Yeah nixons could probably make something that could work. Not sure of the $ though. Might be worth while asking

Hrmm.. Does anyone know how much a BA/F bottle will cost?

Grippy · 26-05-2008, 05:42 PM

What about putting some kind of heat shield around the tank? Maybe cheaper and easier than replacing or moving it. I would think maybe manipulating an old exhaust manifold shield may do the job

ten[A]cio[U]s · 26-05-2008, 06:42 PM

I wish i could do that but its actually touching. I cant put it back it as the turbo is in the road.. so i have to find another option

justa6 · 26-05-2008, 06:45 PM

i had the same problem and while trying to modify it, put a hole in it. so i smiled, sort of, and knew i would have to make another. mine's alloy and is still close to the turbo but won't melt, which the old one would definently done. the only thing is i don't have the sensor in mine. the plug is from pwr

JC · 26-05-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Um...go see Nixons and see what a stainless one would cost?

I don't think you want to use steel. Despite it's name, stainless will eventually rust, whereas alloy won't.

To the OP - if you've spent a sh!tload on turbo etc, is $300 really that much more? Being a turbo, you don't want to shortcut the cooling system and end up killing the engine prematurely. I'd go with a tried and tested one like PWR - at least you know it works.

mcflux · 27-05-2008, 06:50 AM

What about an EA unit?

stiddy · 27-05-2008, 08:02 AM

Wrap a turbo blanket around turbo :P should last for a little while lol

JC is right, like usual.. just get a well known, proven and trusted brand, PWR..
I think AWC/Fibersport sell the ones with the sensor?

Or get a custom one?