Anyone know where I can get either a replacement coolant bottle or a bracket to relocate my coolant bottle back against the firewall like with a twin turbo setup? I've already relocated both batteries. I'm looking to make a different intake and make room for some 3" I/C pipes. I'm also wondering what size the coolant lines are from the stock coolant bottle. Thanks guys!
Question: Coolant bottle relocation
- Thread starter SgtKilroy
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If you look at the coolant tank the inlet I'd is actually pretty small but I use 1" and 1/2" hose
as far as a bracket I used alluminum plate and just built a bracket
as far as a bracket I used alluminum plate and just built a bracket
Look at how this guy did his:
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?p=356978#post356978
Pretty simple design.
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?p=356978#post356978
Pretty simple design.
Seems easy enough. Just not seeing how the tank is held down though. It basically looks like a big cup holder (can't really think of a better term right now). Like it's just sitting in there.
That's what it looked like to me. It won't go anywhere. The hoses (and hood) prevent it from lifting out on bumpy roads. I'd be more concerned with vibration + the metal bracket eating into the plastic. Nothing a rubber strap (or bungee cord) wouldn't fix though.
Ok so I've got the metal to make my cup holder for the bottle and the hoses, but how in the world did you add on to your coolant hoses to make them reach? I've looked at about every part store around here and can't find barbed brass fittings that are 1".
Are those measurements ID or OD? Sorry for the million questions. Just want to do it right the first time.