M1009 Radiator Overflow reservoir

[LTWVARNG]

Well I replaced my leaking or what I thought was a leaking radiator only to find out it was the dang reservoir. I bought a new one from a chevy van that was similar but in no way fits right. grrrr Anyway my simple fix of just using a anti freeze jug zip tied to the side of my fender and electrical tape securing the hose is a simple fix for now so i'm not leaking fluid everywhere. Has anybody found a source for these?

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

LMC truck or Classic parts.

 

[LTWVARNG]

LMC truck or Classic parts.

They dont have them this is a specific part to M1009

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

I assumed the 1008 and 1009 were identicle under the hood.

 

[LTWVARNG]

I assumed the 1008 and 1009 were identicle under the hood.

OK you caught me specific to both those vehicle but trust me I HAVE done my research nobody like LMC or Classic sells them, obviously that would have been the first place I checked

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

You are right . They dont have the diesel tanks in their catalogs.

 

[Cucvnut]

because they dont sell 1Ton chevy truck stuff... only goes up to 3/4 ton

 

[TyJustice]

I bought a patch kit from NAPA and it worked like a charm. It comes with pre cut strips of fiber glass and the two part epoxy.

Make sure you scuff up the plastic before applying the patch or it will fail. Also, make sure you work quickly and I mean quickly; the epoxy wants to set up immediately.

Or

There is a part # on the reservoir.

GM dealership as far Oct 09 still had them available.

 

[4bogginchevys]

I have a good shape used coolant resivoir*, whats it worth to ya, PM me if needed.

 

[allrevup]

Dealer item part #14052221, I paid $21.66 a couple years back.

 

[LTWVARNG]

I will go by the dealership on Monday and see if they can order one. Thanks for the help. 4boggins I would take you up on that but its probably not worth shipping! I dont know where I would be without this sight.

 

[Wyofj40]

Just an idea but jegs sells catch cans and overflow tanks made with aluminum or stainless steel, not stock but they would be a little more rugged.

 

[4bogginchevys]

Just an idea but jegs sells catch cans and overflow tanks made with aluminum or stainless steel, not stock but they would be a little more rugged.

good idea

 

[LTWVARNG]

They are rather expensive!

 

[YellowHammer]

I had the same problem. I'll replace it one day, but I lined it with a heavy duty freezer bag as a temporary fix and it's held up for a year now. I figure a $00.40 freezer bag once a year will do for now.

 

[JDToumanian]

Tube of silly cone.