coolant reservoir is cracking, help with replacing?

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Old May 24, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Default coolant reservoir is cracking, help with replacing?

i have my new tank and g12 ready to go,

whats the best way of taking the old one out with minimal spill?

do i need to buy new hardware once i loosen the metal crimp pieces holding the lines tight on the tank?
 
Old May 24, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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just pull the bottom hose on the coolant tank, then plug it with your thumb and pull the tank. unscrew everything first. this is how i do it on my 01 s4.
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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did you bleed the system??
 
Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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i didnt. just left the lid off and let the car run for a while until all the bubbles were out. ECS sells a coolant flush kit you might want to look into.

Audi B5 S4 2.7T ECS News Universal Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Tool Kit - 003466SCH01 - Coolant Evacuation Tool Kit - ES#2712734
 
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