Remove coolant reservoir without spilling coolant.

[Voltsmith]

How do I remove the coolant reservoir tank without spilling coolant anywhere. Which tubes do i tie off. Which order do i take stuff off to not cause a mess. I can only work on my car at work and I can't spill anything anywhere. Im losing a little coolant and have a non visible marker on the tank so wanna clean it or replace it.

[chevymaher]

Just unhook the little hose from the radiator. Take it out. Just try to keep it upward there is a overflow vent on it .

[CopperFiremist]

[Voltsmith]

Youre the best.

[WoodButcher]

Your profile says 1998 so the coolant reservoir/ window washer tanks are held in place w/ plastic pushpins. I use a stiff putty knife to work the center part of the pin up till I can get a screwdriver underneath so it comes up to the stop then get between the tank and the outer part of it to remove the whole thing. Don't worry if you break them they are cheap to replace. After you disconnect the hose from the radiator you can lift the whole unit but the wires for the washer pump (s) and hoses still need to be unplugged if you want to remove it entirely.

[Voltsmith]

Why can't everyone be as informative as you. You let it all out. I love you. Such a simple issue yet so perfect. R u a perfectionist by any chance

[Lumpy]

Why can't everyone be as informative as you...

Maybe it has to do with you not calling him an old white racist. That, especially coming from a young white racist, won't invite many to give good advice. You might even inspire someone to give you some advice like put sugar in your power steering pump. Cuttin' our advice, just like the coke dealers do with their product.

How about drop the victim attitude. We'd probably be a lot more willing to offer free advice to someone who didn't come across like WE were the problem.

Cool jets - Go somewhere. Pick one.


Lump

[WoodButcher]

Why can't everyone be as informative as you. You let it all out. I love you. Such a simple issue yet so perfect. R u a perfectionist by any chance

Not any more kiddo,
I kind of lost heart when I learned about Santa Claus and Snow White.
Don't be too critical of us old codgers, many are just jealous of your youth and possibilities you have open to you. I'd like to say I'm not old, in reality I'm 55 w/ kids and grand kids but I am closer to the end of the book than I want to be.
We tend to get pissed at kids that ignore the opportunities presented, (like school) and jealous of those that do and earn the big bucks. (like we don't!)
Text-speak in the written form many of the older generations find offensive. It presents on face value someone who is illiterate or lazy, I can't type worth a damn so it would be perfect for me but I don't think it works well to get my point across.
On the web often I see comments and discussions that become arguments because of misunderstanding or someone "reading between the lines" so I do what I can to avoid that trap and be understood.
You need to try to see how others see your written words and not speak w/o thinking, a sharp comment that may be acceptable in everyday conversation with a laugh or smile can be quite different when written.
We really are a small group here, open to all, including you, 24/7.
Merry Christmas and may the new year offer you many more possibilities! [insert kick butt emoji here]

Merry Christmas to you too Lump

[MI_Ghost]

Dorman Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 603-105 is the aftermarket replacement if you want one that the mounting tabs are not broken (common on 2nd gen).

[1lowcab]

Dorman Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 603-105 is the aftermarket replacement

Perfect, thanks for the part number.... I need that as the tabs are broken on mine.

[TurnNburn]

My tabs are broken too, I assumed incorrectly that this piece would be expensive but less then $20 bucks! Why the hell not...