repair of coolant reservoir

[Donald]

My 94 Camry's reservoir seems to have a few small holes in the top area of the reservoir. I know its not a big deal as the antifreeze will not come out unless its filled to the top.

I looked at RockAuto and NAPA Online and they only have the gold plated ones for over $80.00. To me it looks like it should cost between $5 and $10.

What can I apply to the small holes. Or focus my attention to other things that need to be fixed.

 

[HTSS_TR]

I used Permatex Epoxy I bought from Kragen to fix hairline cracks on top of my '94 LS400 coolant reservoir/expansion tank some years ago, so far it doesn't leak anymore.

 

[Drew99GT]

You could always check the junkyard.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I used Permatex Epoxy I bought from Kragen to fix hairline cracks on top of my '94 LS400 coolant reservoir/expansion tank some years ago, so far it doesn't leak anymore.


I would think epoxy would be too hard as this is a polyethylene tank. My tank will not leak unless it got totally filled.

Maybe I should view the 2 small holes as vents?

 

[Boomer]

If they are circular, put two brass tubes through the holes about two inches long. Let about 1'2 inch stick up with the rest of the length inside the tank. Put a little silicone around them. Make sure the tubes fit snuggly. This should help with the overflow issue from splashing around.

 

[bepperb]

There are a million right ways to fix it. I'd drill them out a bit larger, and use some solid/putty type epoxy. Or, a liquid will probably work fine too. Or just leave it. Or a McGuyver style two liter bottle/surgical tubing solution is also on the table...