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I don't have a problem with that, especially after having to replace a couple of radiators in our BMWs sooner than that.

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I don't have a problem with that, especially after having to replace a couple of radiators in our BMWs sooner than that.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Finally got a print out of full service history from the Porsche dealer, one interesting item is the replacement in mid 2005 of the "coolant bottle", parts was almost $400, labor looks about 2.5 hrs. Would the time frame imply the replacement coolant reservoir tank is likely to be the newer design that is less prone to bursting/cracking? Thanks in advance.

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IMO - YES now hurry up and put some miles on it before winter hits!

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No I don't think they ever improved that part. It's still plastic and it dries out and cracks from the heat.

POST 4Original post

it will last until it leaks...newer = better....stop worrying I still say YES

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https://rennlist.com/forums/8072142-post6.html Hope Doug is right!

POST 6Original post

Doug is always right.....I thought he was wrong once, but he wasnt

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The change is minor... Over time the newer style tanks will age and eventually (under pressure) spring a leak... Many (and this is my opinion) times the pressure relief sticks closed and creates a higher then normal pressure inside the tank and then the older material just cracks (under pressure).

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Quotes source post: 8914724

Actually, LN says that they're only good for 50K miles.

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I, too, have replaced my coolant tank (and cap)...after 11 years and 60K miles of service life. I don't have a problem with that, especially after having to replace a couple of radiators in our BMWs sooner than that. relinuca

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