Coolant reservoir tank replacement

[KevinMac]

Got the usual tank leak last weekend replaced it with a new one this weekend. After going through a lot threads on this same subject, and to some it was said it was not an easy job. Some clipped off the GT3 fuel filter hanger support etc.. In my case it went fairly easy.

I found if you support the engine with a hydraulic jack, remove the left rear lower motor mount bolt, and then let the engine down while still supporting it, it gives you the necesary clearences you need. In my case I just had to remove the air pump. and the snorkel, no filter box removal necessary! Suince I have big hands it also allowed the tank sensor to be disconnected easily.

One other thing I replaced all the stock hose clamps with full SS ones. The full SS ones are aviliable at Home Depot. Others from auto parts stores only offer SS bands with nickle or plated carbon steel screw and heads.

If I am duplicating another post my appologies!

Edited November 3, 2008 by KevinMac

[Halvin]

Got the usual tank leak last weekend replaced it with a new one this weekend. After going through a lot threads on this same subject, and to some it was said it was not an easy job. Some clipped off the GT3 fuel filter hanger support etc.. In my case it went fairly easy.

I found if you support the engine with a hydraulic jack, remove the left rear lower motor mount bolt, and then let the engine down while still supporting it, it gives you the necesary clearences you need. In my case I just had to remove the air pump. and the snorkel, no filter box removal necessary! Suince I have big hands it also allowed the tank sensor to be disconnected easily.

One other thing I replaced all the stock hose clamps with full SS ones. The full SS ones are aviliable at Home Depot. Others from auto parts stores only offer SS bands with nickle or plated carbon steel screw and heads.

If I am duplicating another post my appologies!

Thanks for the post on coolant tank replacement, I am about to replace my tank in 99-996. I was wondering if you just lossened the nut on the motor mt. and let the engine down, or removed the nut completely? and where did you drain the coolant? Thanks

[KevinMac]

Got the usual tank leak last weekend replaced it with a new one this weekend. After going through a lot threads on this same subject, and to some it was said it was not an easy job. Some clipped off the GT3 fuel filter hanger support etc.. In my case it went fairly easy.

I found if you support the engine with a hydraulic jack, remove the left rear lower motor mount bolt, and then let the engine down while still supporting it, it gives you the necesary clearences you need. In my case I just had to remove the air pump. and the snorkel, no filter box removal necessary! Suince I have big hands it also allowed the tank sensor to be disconnected easily.

One other thing I replaced all the stock hose clamps with full SS ones. The full SS ones are aviliable at Home Depot. Others from auto parts stores only offer SS bands with nickle or plated carbon steel screw and heads.

If I am duplicating another post my appologies!

Thanks for the post on coolant tank replacement, I am about to replace my tank in 99-996. I was wondering if you just lossened the nut on the motor mt. and let the engine down, or removed the nut completely? and where did you drain the coolant? Thanks

I actually removed the nut. And just dropped the engine as far as it would go with the jack supporting it. Just make sure you support the engine behind the oil pan. There should be a spot on your engine that the jack head and a block of wood can support. Do not jack on the oil pan. There is a post on this site showing the jacking point. I removed the coolant with a 12v pump. The pump is used to evacuate oil out of marine engines. You could uses a suction pump and get it as low as possible and put a pan underneath and pull the lower hose. When you are done installing, just take a water hose and spray around the tank and exhaust to get rid of the smell before start up. good luck!

[mtorr]

There is an extensive write-up on "Replacing the Coolant Reservoir on a MY99 996". See http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...&hl=coolant.

Good luck.

[kristian]

I would definately lower the engine for the job. I did mine without doing it and it was tough. I managed to damage the fuel line while I was doing it. I also changed the fuel filter at the same time.

Kristian

There is an extensive write-up on "Replacing the Coolant Reservoir on a MY99 996". See http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...&hl=coolant.

Good luck.