Stock coolant tank vs. RMW's The Tank

[lbucci]

Most large trucks use sight glasses in the pressure tank to quickly check coolant levels. Usually 2 to represent the full and low levels. These could be added to a new/ used RMW tank and would make a great addition. Even better if the tank came with them installed.

[?Waldo?]

Only one would be needed. Anything less than full is low.

[andrewvwco]

[msinabottle]

How would we add a sight glass? Wouldn't one have to drill, tap, and collet? Or am I ignorant of something?

Best!
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[djkeev]

[Syncronoid]

He said "bung".
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[Wildthings]

[quote="djkeev"]

[Paulbeard]

Now to see if RMW adds this to later versions of their tank.

It is tempting to replace the old plastic tank when you learn how hard it is to find a good pressure cap (just rolled back from my FLAPS where I tested one I ordered right at the counter and pronounced it DOA). I have an OEM one on the way but I figured if I had two, that was better. I expect the replacement they find will be no better but maybe I'll be surprised.
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Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs

[baltik]

This looks like a somewhat interesting solution, though there is no provision for a sensor - I wonder if there is a cap with one already integrated...

http://www.radiumauto.com/Coolant-Expansion-Tank-Universal-P971.aspx

[Mellow Yellow 74]

[the joker]

I like to see a version for the early 1.9L/ diesels engines, I may have one custom made

[MarkWard]

Mimicking a stock tank in aluminum is fairly straightforward. Weldable cap and hose bungs are readily available. Access to a shear and someone that can TIG weld and you have a tank.

But, for most folks, something like GW or RM is a good value for the cost. Unless they are fabricating them in Mexico, they aren’t making a lot of profit. They do solve a problem that can lead to a catastrophic engine failure. That’s good for business to have these out there running.
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[the joker]

I sent a feeler out to a local mariner /boat fabricated , he needs and old tank, to pull the numbers from but said it was doable cost he said a close estimate would come after the paper plan /mockup

I need to find a junk tank in the mean time,

[valvecovergasket]

[DanHoug]

[Wildthings]

[jimf909]

[Jake de Villiers]

[coqcitywesty]

^^^^^^ Agreed - beautiful workmanship!
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[MsTaboo]