The coolant reservoir on my '02 Bounder has a crack.A truck mechanic friend tells me it is not a MAJOR problem, as the radiator has plenty of coolant, just to keep an eye on it.BUT...really need to resolve it.It is the big round looking one.Any ideas where one can be had, or, can I fiberglass it to seal the crack?Thanks in advance!!

When mine cracked I used Shoe Goo(like Goop} and reinforced it with several layers of gauze (open weave fabric). If you have FG laying around you can use that or any woven material. Just make sure the reservoir is not too brittle from the heat other wise it is better to replace it.

That tank, btw, is pressurized. Had to replace mine from UV damage. They are not cheap....over 100 bucks.

I think I paid $135.00 from Ford.

CG Dawson wrote:I think I paid $135.00 from Ford.Was there a specific part number, or will Ford know what it is by the Fleetwood info?Thanks, and I agree, worth the money to buy, rather than repair :/

Got mine here. $85 Free shipping Factory part. At my door in 2-4 days.clickyTakes about 15-20 minutes to put it on.

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Gjac
Explorer III
Jun 30, 2014
When mine cracked I used Shoe Goo(like Goop} and reinforced it with several layers of gauze (open weave fabric). If you have FG laying around you can use that or any woven material. Just make sure the reservoir is not too brittle from the heat other wise it is better to replace it.
zigzagrv
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
That tank, btw, is pressurized. Had to replace mine from UV damage. They are not cheap....over 100 bucks.
CG_Dawson
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
I think I paid $135.00 from Ford.
jmcgilvary
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
CG Dawson wrote:
I think I paid $135.00 from Ford.

Was there a specific part number, or will Ford know what it is by the Fleetwood info?
Thanks, and I agree, worth the money to buy, rather than repair :/
JayGee
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
Got mine here. $85 Free shipping Factory part. At my door in 2-4 days.

clicky

Takes about 15-20 minutes to put it on.
jmcgilvary
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
Thanks, looks like that will do it!!
Gjac
Explorer III
Jun 30, 2014
zigzagrv wrote:
That tank, btw, is pressurized. Had to replace mine from UV damage. They are not cheap....over 100 bucks.
I think the OP has a gasser, I know mine is not pressurized. You can buy a universal tank replacement at Auto Zone, Napa etc for under $20.
jmcgilvary
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
Yep, a V-10 Ford.
I'll check NAPA, had not seen the round one.
I did find one on eBay for $64 I think also.
carringb
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
The reservoir on the V10 is pressurized. Using a non-pressurized tank can cause overheating because it lowers the boiling point in the system.

Napa does have them, but they don't list them. I had to look in their picture catalog. Some of the F150s use the same one.
campinginthewoo
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
rockauto.com May have it

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