Coolant Tank
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Briann1177
Goblin Guru
What part doesn't fit? I had to flex mine over a good 3" or so before I could get the bolt hole to line up. The snap portion clipped right in for me.
ctuinstra
Goblin Guru
Mine show:
LSJ 15218663
LES 15226536 (ONE DIGIT OFF).
However, Rockauto lists them separately as two different part numbers (although the same numbers as on the tank) but at different prices. I guess they are the exact same thing.
Here is how far off the mounting is if it's clipped in straight.
If I force it to mount, here is what it looks like, the tank is twisted and not level:
Here is the mounting if the tank is straight and level. Are any of yours off this far? Did everyone just shove it over and bolt it down or do I have something different going on here?
Briann1177
Goblin Guru
That is exactly what mine looked like. Just had to pull it over to get the bolt hole lined up. I didn't really like doing it that way because it puts the clip under constant strain and it might break down the road, but I didn't see any other way. The plastic seems pretty springy though so hopefully it won't break later on.
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ctuinstra
Goblin Guru
Did you have to move yours to get it to fit like that? Looks like yours fits well.
Briann1177
Goblin Guru
I would probably need one too.
ctuinstra
Goblin Guru
Yeah for the life of me I can figure out why it's different than others. The tab is not bent that I can tell and if it was, it would only be up/down but it's off front/rear also.
Do you need some measurements from me if you make an adaptor? I was thinking about doing something like that but don't really have a good way of machining aluminum other than just welding up steel. I don't think 3D printing would hold up to the heat and Stress.
ctuinstra
Goblin Guru
Looks like the tanks between the Base model and the SS/SC are in fact different. There are two differences, one the clip mount is at different heights and the Base model has an additional mount that is not use in the our build. I purchased a new Base model tank (which is $40 cheaper than the SS/Sc model) to see the difference. The Base model is the more white one in the photos.
The answer to my question in this thread is there are two things wrong. The bracket was welded on at a bad angle (neither line up well front/rear) and the SS/SC sits higher in the mounted position.
The answer to my question in this thread is there are two things wrong. The bracket was welded on at a bad angle (neither line up well front/rear) and the SS/SC sits higher in the mounted position.
BaltimoreHokie
Goblin Guru
Hmm. My tab on my tank broke at some point. Is it necessary to but a new one? If so. Should I get a new base or SS tank?
Briann1177
Goblin Guru
You'll probably need the tab since it clips into a spot on the frame.