How Do You Repair A Plastic Radiator Side Tank?
Your vehicle’s cooling system is a complex group of parts that keep your engine from overheating during use. One of the easiest parts to repair is the plastic tank attached to your radiator. This tank is called the overflow reservoir. It is in place to catch liquids that have heated and expanded too large to be contained within the radiator. Being a plastic tank makes repair of cracks in the overflow reservoir quick. Locate the flow tube that runs between the radiator and reservoir. Use your pliers to squeeze the clamp on the reservoir side of the tube. Slide the clamp up the tube and release it so that it tightens around the tube, holding it into place. Grasp the flow tube and pull it gently away from the reservoir to disconnect it. Secure the flow tube with the open end up to prevent coolant loss. Use your Phillips head screwdriver to remove the retaining screw holding the reservoir to the firewall. Set the screw aside for re-installation. Lift the reservoir from its position. Dump a
