Coolant overflow bottle (FAQ)
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You're the man, I need one of these jewels right now. Called earlier in the week for a factory 78 jug to replace mine as it just cracked when I snapped the cap on and like everything else I call about its discontinued. I will go with this setup.
Thanks
Poser, do you suppose this would fit where a 55 mounts the coolant recovery?
Could you post some dimensions of the bottle?
Poser,
This shot shows my limited space for overflow in the Pig...
Also, what year 60 overflow did you order?
Paging Poser...
The hose from the radiator should go all the way to the bottom just like you have done, but the breather hose should not go into the tank at all, really, on most stock systems where both hoses go to the cap the breather hose connects to a hole in the cap (more or less) and is just to direct any overflow from the tank overboard. All that is really necessary for a breather is a small hole in the cap or the top of the tank.
PS: If you look at Poser's pictures of the cap in posts 7 & 8, the short hose is just connected to a hole in the cap, the long hose is connected to the stem that goes to the bottom of the tank.
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THANX for the info.. i just ordered the whole setup from Toyota and it cost me @ $85 total after a 25% discount.. should have it in a few days.
If I can't get Poser to weigh in here, will you get some measurements for me?
I was curious too, so i checked on-line toyota parts from here :http://www.toyotapartscheap.com/ I know it does not include shipping
looks like:
41 bucks for the bottle
25 bucks for the hose and cap.
to much for me new, but that looks like a nice setup. I have an aftermarket one from kragen also. works fine for me.
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Replied to your PM.
I cannot see why it would not work/fit in your application as the 60 series bottle is smaller than what you currently are using for an overflow container.
60/62 same part for tank/bracket....
The cap will need a longer hose....no big deal
Replied to your PM.
I cannot see why it would not work/fit in your application as the 60 series bottle is smaller than what you currently are using for an overflow container.
60/62 same part for tank/bracket....
The cap will need a longer hose....no big deal
Thanks Poser!
Dimensions would be perfect if you can manage...
i just got my setup from Toyota today.. the bottle size is 5.5"x4.5" x6.5"tall .. hopefully that makes sense..
as it is now my rig has no recovery system so when it overflows it just goes on the ground.. i have a question or 2 now that i'm about to put this setup on my '74 fj40..
do i simply install it and done.. or do i have to add more fluid than usual when running this.. so there is always some fluid in this tank??
I normally let the engine reach a stable temp so that the radiator cap has opened to let the coolant flow into the overflow tank. I then top off the overflow tank so that when the engine cools down there is still fluid in the overflow tank.
looking for a picture of a stock overflow bottle mounting location, with oem bracket.
Thanks
Thanks
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Make sure the radiator is full. Most recovery system reservoirs are marked cold and hot. When the engine is cold fill the reservoir to the cold mark. The level in the tank should rise when the engine is at running temperature and go down again when it cools down.
thanx bsevans and kootenay.. that answers my question..
yes pablo the 5.5" side is the bracket side.
yes pablo the 5.5" side is the bracket side.
Gracias!!!
I used a quart nalgene bottle w/ holes drilled in the cap. It adds mad style