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Expansion Tank for 328 . Any for less than $415?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by drjohngober, Mar 27, 2007.

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  1. drjohngober

    drjohngober Formula 3

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    #1 drjohngober, Mar 27, 2007
    My 1986 328 GTS has been running perfectly without any heating issues. While getting the clutch cable replaced, mechanic notieced a little leak around expansion tank, pressure test confirmed.
    I have searched F Chat and cannot find any for less than $400. Considering having one fabricated for less than $100. Any recommendations?
     
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Mar 27, 2007
    Man, it's just a steel tank can the one you have be repaired at a radiator shop?

    Down in Australia section there is a repro in stainless, is that the one you've found?

    Try TRutlands or Ricambi America??
     
  3. RBV24961

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    #3 RBV24961, Mar 27, 2007
  4. Sean F.

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    #4 Sean F., Mar 27, 2007
    No kidding, just repair and repaint. No need to replace.
     
  5. f355spider

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    #5 f355spider, Mar 27, 2007
    I would only recommend that you keep the car as original as possible for resale value. So replace with oem or repair your exisiting one. Unless your fabricator can make one that looks original.
     
  6. Bullfighter

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    #6 Bullfighter, Mar 27, 2007
    I bought one and am having mine replaced in the next couple of weeks. They're powdercoated steel, to handle the heat and pressure, and after 20 years, well... I asked my tech about refinishing, because the powdercoating had started to flake off. But the real issue isn't cosmetic.

    Look at the top of yours. If it is bowed out on top (i.e., bulging up), it's already starting to deform. Not repairable.

    $408. Pay to play, I guess. And I'd agree with Dave - a 328 should have a Ferrari expansion tank. I doubt you'd save much money now with a knock-off, and it would turn a lot of buyers off at resale time.
     
  7. drjohngober

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    #7 drjohngober, Mar 27, 2007
    Probably true. $400 for a metal box. Even the guy at Rutlands was apologetic.
     
  8. marklintott

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    #8 marklintott, Mar 28, 2007
  9. mike

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    #9 mike, Mar 28, 2007
    Big Tex do you have the link or would you please direct me to the Aussie section w/ the stainless repro?..

    Mike
     

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