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Title: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Scott Harris on April 13, 2018, 06:14:58 PM

I am installing the metal surge tank on my 1999 Patriot.  The new tank came with a couple of metal threaded plugs plus the small one that came off the old tank. Should I use teflon tape when installing the plugs, or pipe dope, or just dry.  Also, should I use a little silicon lube on the hose ends or just dry?

Thanks,
Scott Harris

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Scott Harris on April 13, 2018, 07:52:56 PM

I called BCS and Ken recommended using pipe dope.

I went to put the hoses back on the new tank.  The large hose slid right on but the two small hoses are putting up quite a fight. I could only get them past the first of three bumps.  I tried lubricating with some of the coolant but that didn’t help.  Is there some mechanic’s trick or special tool to use to coax the hoses back on?

Thanks,
Scott Harris

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Joel Ashley on April 13, 2018, 09:00:36 PM

Try gently warming the cantankerous hose ends to see if they’ll soften enough to flex more.  A hairdryer may be adequate.  I haven’t had to do that with automotive hoses, which can be reinforced inside, but it usually works for repairing garden ones.

Joel

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Steve Huber on April 13, 2018, 09:08:23 PM

Also try applying a bit of Vaseline with a qtip to inside f the hose.

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Keith Moffett Co-Admin on April 13, 2018, 09:19:55 PM

Scott
Hoses get old and hard.  If yours are still flexible but still tough to put on use both heat and a bit of lube.  I recall ours were tough to get on the new tank.

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: john brunson on April 13, 2018, 10:34:25 PM

had the same problem..... old hose was brittle....bought the new silicon hose and replaced the hose also.

Title: Re: Installing metal surge tank
Post by: Frank Bergamo on April 13, 2018, 11:28:08 PM

Scott, I would change all the hoses that you can access, to silicone hose. You will have to drain coolant down about 4 or 5 gallons to change lower hose. Cheap insurance to save you trouble down the road. Hope this helps.