WTB 1993 turbo ej22 coolant reservoir!!! now no start

[RckyMtnLegacy]

I just broke off the back of my coolant reservoir when I was putting it back together, do anyone bave one asap? Or an easy fix?

[legacymax]

I have a good one. $20. I am in fort collins but will be in Lakewood(where the part is) Thursday afternoon. I will be back in Lakewood Saturday afternoon till sunday night. I will pm you my number.
-Max

[RckyMtnLegacy]

So I bought one today from legacymax and it worked ok for a bit. I do not want my money back this just shows me how much they suck. Hose clamped on and then it crumbled to pieces.





So how do I fix this? It seems you ant buy them because it will do it again and I cant find a wrx one yet, I am moving to TX Aug 7th too.

[cj91legss]

i tapped mine for a compressor male compressor fitting and rtv/jbwelded it and never had problems with it after that.

i probably still have that sitting in my shed

[RckyMtnLegacy]

I figured I could tap it but not sure if we have a tap set at work or not

[shady4u27]

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MINE AN EASY FIX GET A BRASS FITTING ABOUT THE SAME DIAMETER AS THE HOLE TEFLON IT AND SCREW IT INTO IT NO PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH IT NOW

[RckyMtnLegacy]

Anybody have pictures of the fitting.

[cj91legss]

do you just want this one? i know it doesn't leak. 15 bucks shipped? up to you.

[bepa]

Ok here goes go to home depot or any hardware store. get a 1/4 nipple. bout 2 " long. get a drill bit as close to that size. i usually turn it by hand or use a pair of pliers to turn the drill bit. using a drill can make the hole to big. then you turn the treaded end into the coolant tank. go slow and remove it and work it in slowly. you will see that you are making treads.

be careful not to over size the opening and it should last you years. use the right size hoses clamp so as not to put to much pressure when you tighten the clamp. I have used this on several occasions.

good luck and with the tow you have yo should be ok for a long time.

be well and let me know how this works out for you.

safe quick driving. key word safe, bepa

[bepa]

ps use the one on the right in the picture. bottom nipple is in better shape. bepa

[RckyMtnLegacy]

I got the coolant res. fixed and trying to start it. I had a ground disconnected but its off the harness just as the harness goes under the intake and fuel rail (drivers side). I believe it connected to the side of the block but there is no way to connect it there now with everything there. I moved it to the frame where another ground is but the car just cranks very slow. I know I need a battery so I am going to get one now but what else could it be?