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YOUR RESEARCHCoolant Reservoir (Tank) Replacement for 3.6L
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Replace alot of coolant tanks, probly close
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I have replaced alot of coolant tanks, probly close to 100 by now.
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Btw, just as a backround my extended waranty expired on Feb 25 and I didn't know that it was expiring so soon so I didn't rush it in to the dealer, instead I set an appointment for today March 2nd and now the GE Extended Waranty Services won't cover it because they say the contract is up!
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tank takes a little bit more love, like I said, the engine must be lowered just so, (using a floor jack).
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I've never heard myself using such bad language, and I pride myself in using bad language innovatively.
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I've never heard myself using such bad language, and I pride myself in using bad language innovatively.
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Btw, just as a backround my extended waranty expired on Feb 25 and I didn't know that it was expiring so soon so I didn't rush it in to the dealer, instead I set an appointment for today March 2nd and now the GE Extended Waranty Services won't cover it because they say the contract is up!
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I have seen the posts were the cracked Coolant Reservoir is discussed but have not found a good description of the DIY replacement for the 3.6L. Can anyone provide a description/diagram or provide a link to where I can find one! I know its been discussed but nobody has explained how to fix it?
Btw, just as a backround my extended waranty expired on Feb 25 and I didn't know that it was expiring so soon so I didn't rush it in to the dealer, instead I set an appointment for today March 2nd and now the GE Extended Waranty Services won't cover it because they say the contract is up! ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH! A couple days late! Hey, maybe someone has some advise for me regarding that?
I just heard from my shop that the coolant reservoir was cracked.... my wife told me that there was white smoke coming from the rear and my dad said the car smelled like coolant...I think they charge me about 500 bucks including reservoir and think that that is a reasonable price....but is it??
I've had a 3.6L coolant reservoir sitting around for a few months (turns out my tank wasn't leaking, it was a non-OEM clamp, long story short it's fixed), it's new in box from sunset, never attempted to install, if you'd like it drop me a line with an offer
I did this job and discussed it on a couple of threads on this site.
1) It is similar to the 3.4 job, except access is a little tighter so:
2) You may have to do a partial engine drop. I did. The engine drop was relatively easy but:
3) The job was a
BITCH
to do. I've never heard myself using such bad language, and I pride myself in using bad language innovatively.
So, in summary.
Yes it can be done DIY. Yes the 3.4 procedure tells you most of what you need to know. Yes it is a disturbingly unpleasant job.
i did this myself as well and it is hard to do. However, having just done my motor mounts, the partial engine drop is super easy and makes it much easier to access everything.
However - for $500 installed you may want to save your knuckles and time at the confessional for horrific language.
I think I paid about $400 for replacement but I bitched so much because it wasn't covered under CPO that I think he felt sorry for me. Still can't understand how this cannot be covered as the warranty specifically says it covers the coolant system.
Funny, because I have one of those wooden ball puzzles and I couldn't put it together, heh.
This means that I won't attempt the tank replacement but somehow, i've eeked 80K plus miles out of it.
The most important question is, is it the
Short
tank or
Long
tank? The long tank will extend all the way back into the engine compartment. I have replaced alot of coolant tanks, probly close to 100 by now. The
short
tanks are gravy, start to finish in 30 min. Now the
long
tank can be a pain in the ***
The engine must be lowerd to a "sweet spot". The following must be done for both tanks, remove: secondary air pump, airbox, loosen both fuel lines, some cars have the fuel filter installed as well. The
short
tank will come right out, carfull not to damage the sensor that locks into the bottom or side of the coolant tank. The
long
tank takes a little bit more love, like I said, the engine must be lowered just so, (using a floor jack). The problem that I have seen is the coolant hose neck on the bottom of the tank gets snagged on the fuel rail while at the same time the tank gets wedged against the body of the car!!
With a little bit of elbow grease and a few choice words it will come out! If you do have the
long
tank and you attempt to replace it , try to be patient and calm in doing so. I have not seen any pattern as to what models come with what size of tank, or I just have not looked into it. I do not think it is as simple as 3.4 to 3.6 = short to long.
