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Title: 1998 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga engine coolant expansion tank
Post by: Richard Good on June 08, 2026, 10:25:33 PM

Well, after 28 years, the plastic engine coolant expansion tank has cracked. I called Beaver coach sales and they have an exact replacement for $540 plus tax and shipping. Does anyone know if there is a less expensive source for this item. It is about 2' long, about 4 to 5" tall and about 7" deep. If not, I will just bite the bullet and order it.

Title: Re: 1998 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga engine coolant expansion tank
Post by: Eric Maclean Co-Admin on June 10, 2026, 01:33:39 AM

Richard
The original coolant surge tank that beaver used was a Ford part numberF5HT-8A080-HA Ford a Ford F700 series truck that part number was superceded
By. Part number F6HZ-8A080-B they can be found readily on line .
You could also change it out for an aluminium one at three times the price.

https://www.amazon.ca/CNPUERV-Aluminum-Coolant-Overflow-Tank/dp/B0G5DPFTRX/ref=sr_1_40?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eVmQqATZiQ4QoIZS5KJ380qgM-qpMSs0Q-5CJNwO-Mnmc--fsyowrn4hxOoPeHEZw8UtJgBzTyFUhG_8XBGO2eZvqppZqENVLG13GzWeapc48GnurGzZI2rTR6I_VkCEr7bSlVtBBeHw4iP_goQiZkmSIc9PYchWY7l8txEH1U04W614NBlx0MCO1Jo431d_hQqNGgk1VFRaQgZcpN_i4uQVsLtouj_enVFNedVTGuq8Uit0wK_6f4HEea0EmSGi4GBsAZPSPEWBaf-FDm_aHReXu5m8Bx4JxFbYhjeqxFo.9WJc_uUJv2MJtuqiwxYxrovcHH9tkQjWj_mlnmJReEU&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=788536328623&hvdev=t&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9239070&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10179972621754970708--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10179972621754970708&hvtargid=kwd-930204910771&hydadcr=369_1015348215&keywords=f6hz+8a080+a&mcid=712c09559d2d378682004b4f04353782&qid=1781051461&sr=8-40


https://www.eastgatefordpartscanada.ca/oem-parts/ford-tank-assembly-radiator-overflow-f6hz8a080b

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/225835928579

https://www.amazon.ca/F6HZ8A080B-Reservoir-Compatible-F5HT-8A080-HA-F5HZ-8A080-C/dp/B0F2T68WCX

Hope this helps
Eric

Title: Re: 1998 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga engine coolant expansion tank
Post by: Richard Good on June 14, 2026, 04:13:59 AM

Thanks Eric.

Title: Re: 1998 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga engine coolant expansion tank
Post by: Eric Drickersen on July 02, 2026, 07:34:29 PM

I just bought one for $54.00 on eBay, sold by autopartszone2008, specifically for the 80-99 Ford F-700 and F800. Fit was perfect, although it is not Ford factory OEM. Also, you will need to save the threaded plug off your old tank as the new one is not plugged (second outlet).