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WRX coolant reservoir mounting ideas?
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:05 am
by kidwired
For now its just floating in the engine compartment. I need to find a nice spot for it. and I'm not removing my washer bottle.
I was playing around w/ my IC today, figuring out what I needed etc. relocated a few things, loosened the coolant bottle and coolant starts pooring everywhere. Damned if i was going to replace it w/ another plastic one. I got a wrx coolant res. lucky 1 of the 4 dealers I called had it in stock.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:09 am
by mikec
I've got mine mounted in the stock location for now, using a simple L bracket I fabbed from some thin stock. Doesn't rub on any other hoses, but if I end up moving it, I'm probably going to remove the bottom bracket for some extra clearance.
Haven't looked at clearance issues with my AWIC yet.
I'll try to remember to grab some pics tomorrow if you want.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:34 am
by kidwired
current status....
the lower hose wasn't long enuff, I found a metal sleeve in my parts bin and made a coupler
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:39 am
by kidwired
ooop yeah pics would be helpful.
thanks
and WHAT are the hose sizes? I want to redo them all in unbent hose.
EDIT found hose sz 7.5mm and 11.5mm
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 6:58 am
by J-MoNeY
If you didn't have that fancy AC system of yours, I'd show you how to do it.
Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 2:25 pm
by mikec
Finally managed to grab pics...
I had to find a longer hose for the bottom connection to get it to sit that way, as well as extending the top one that you can see. Used the stock mounting hole for the bracket.
The 2nd picture shows the bit of bracket I'm thinking of removing if I have to move it for my intercooler install. No rubbing that I've been able to see yet. And no leaking now that I'm not cutting into any hoses with the hoseclamps
(Nothing like having an ambulance driver look at you as steam pours out of the hood scoop)
If you need anything more, I've got a couple more I can send you, or I can grab some other angles.
Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 2:32 pm
by kidwired
I see... that looks like it should just clear my IC too. I'll play w/ it and let ya know if I have any q?'s
Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 3:30 pm
by BAC5.2
Mine is where the battery should be in a custom bracket.
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 4:10 am
by kidwired
Mikec, nogo doesnt clear IC.
BAC, yep thats my plan. battery going in trunk. got a pic of that setup?