BLACKHORSE-RACING Universal 800ml Car Radiator Coolant Overflow Oil Catch Tank Cooling Catch Bottle Overflow Reservoir Heatsinks Aluminum Billet Black
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It appears that the hose was 5/16 inch in diameter. Despite the fact that it appears to be a cheap hose, I used the one that came with the kit. I didn't measure it to make sure, but local auto parts stores have a variety of diameters if you need them.
No, it's solid; to see the fluid level, you'd need to drill and install a viewport/tube.
I'm not sure what you're after. The information clearly states this. Approximately 3" in diameter and 8" long. It performs admirably and complements the appearance of my engine compartment. Only higher-quality hosing is recommended.
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I can get past the useless hose that bursts right awaybr>I can get past the cap with no ventbr>br>BUT I CANNOT get past the fact that the tank itself has no brackets welded or attached to it. What an AWFUL design! This was going to go next to my 1966 Mustang's aluminum racing radiator. Without a way to guarantee its safety in a non-explosive environment, I returned it and purchased a tank with the brackets already attached. br>br>It's a shame, because the tank is thick and sturdy, and I needed black to match my rhino-lined engine bay. This item should no longer be available on Amazon.
It will need to be modified to work properly, but it's a simple fix for a good price. Because there is no place for the air to escape to allow water in, only a small amount (1/4 cup) will go in at a time, or worse, you will overpressurize the inlet tube and blow the overflow line. For me, I will probably install a hose barb in the upper portion of the can and run a tube to somewhere the tube won't draw in contaminates. That way, the can can fill up without overpressurizing the system. Furthermore, because the inlet tube is at the bottom, the tank will function as both an overflow and a recovery tank. I won't be using the included hose because it is extremely flimsy. Instead, I'll use some spare fuel line that I have on hand.
Two brackets, two bolts, two nuts, a large hose clamp to hold the tank, two small hose clamps for connecting the hose, the hose and the tank, and two small hose clamps for connecting the hose, the hose and the tank are all included. The tank is not vented, which I believe it should be because it aids in the installation of a radiator, but this is a simple fix. It's on the small side; I haven't measured the volume, but it appears to be around a quart and a half, maybe a little less, maybe a little more. I believe I would pay full price for this item; the only drawback is the size, but it is adequate for my needs.
I drilled a hole in the lid and installed it on my Civic vx because my original overflow tank's lid was faulty, and it's been a few weeks of heavy driving with no overheating issues, and I even used the orange hose and it's holding up fine, thanks to the venting. If I run into any issues, I'll post an update. Overflow is temporarily mounted because the included hardware isn't quite right for what I'm trying to accomplish, but it's still functional. I would purchase this item again.
A change was required. This item is excellent value for money. I couldn't even come close to making one for this low of a price. With that said, there was a lot of garbage inside, most likely from cutting the canister's threads. Before use, make sure it's completely clean. br>br>In addition, if used as a coolant overflow canister, a small hole in the cap must be drilled. Otherwise, pressure will build up, defeating the purpose.
It's blue and shiny, and everyone who sees it is blown away by my blue bottle. It's an added bonus that I used blue liquid because color matching is crucial. I had curtains once, and while I liked them, they didn't go with the rest of my decor. So, what are they now? Awful! Because no one is ever going to see it, it's so pretty up under the hood with a blue bottle. And it's for this reason that the gleam is worthwhile.
It's hard to believe you can get something this nice for such a low price. It's not worth it to make your own when you can buy this instead. br>br>It appears to be working properly and is catching some oil on my turbo lt1. It's reassuring to know that the oil isn't getting into the intake. br>br>The hose that comes with it isn't very long, but the canister is quite nice for the money.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this item, especially for the price; I used it to supplement an existing coolant reservoir because the stock one sucked in more coolant while running, resulting in air pockets. This device was simple to set up, but the mounting brackets that came with it were inadequate. Instead, I made my own. I believe it was worthwhile in the end.
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