FAQ for Coolant Reservoir Repair
Q: What should be done before replacing the Surge Tank?
A:
You should drain the cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many nuts does the radiator surge tank inlet pipe have?
A:
The radiator surge tank inlet pipe has 2 nuts.
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01/11/2022 Q: What will happen with the leak detection dye P/N 12378563?
A:
Leak detection dye P/N 12378563 (J 29545-6) (in Canada P/N 88900915) may cause DEX-COOL(R) coolant to appear green in a black vessel making it appear to be conventional (green) coolant. This may cause a technician to add conventional coolant to a low DEX-COOL(R) system thus contaminating it.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the Surge Tank Hose/Pipe?
A:
You should drain the cooling system and remove the fuel injector sight shield.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many nuts does the radiator surge tank outlet pipe have?
A:
The radiator surge tank outlet pipe has 2 nuts.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the Outlet Surge Tank Hose/Pipe?
A:
You should drain the cooling system, and then remove the fuel injector sight shield and the surge tank.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the surge tank retaining nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 6 Nm (53 LB in).
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