Coolant Overflow Cap Redesign?

ukmastermind · 02-23-2013, 03:44 PM

The 2011+ Z's use a "pressure style cap" on the coolant reservoir similar to the one on the radiator.

Does this new style cap fit on the older style (2009-2010) reservior bottle?
The black screw on cap that I have on my '09 looks like it came from a vitamin bottle

Unique_Z · 02-23-2013, 03:59 PM

Any pictures of it?

Q8y_drifter · 02-24-2013, 01:13 AM

The newer reservoirs are pressurized, unlike the older ones. Hence the difference in caps and reservoir construction.

ukmastermind · 03-03-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter

The newer reservoirs are pressurized, unlike the older ones. Hence the difference in caps and reservoir construction.

Why did they go to a pressurized design?

SouthArk370Z · 03-03-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ukmastermind

Why did they go to a pressurized design?

I was wondering the same thing.
Environmental (antifreeze is some pretty nasty stuff)?

ukmastermind · 03-04-2013, 11:49 PM

Sounds like my old cap style might be prone to leaking or bursting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I was wondering the same thing.
Environmental (antifreeze is some pretty nasty stuff)?

takjak2 · 03-06-2013, 06:19 PM

Related to the water/oil cooler I bet.

Thorazine_IM · 07-17-2013, 04:20 AM

i was wondering about the same thing. i have a 2013 and im planning on swapping out the plastic coolant reservoir to an aluminum one that people are getting from this one forum member that makes them i guess.. will it still work without causing any harm?

Thorazine_IM · 07-17-2013, 04:24 AM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/yta5uvyq.jpg

heres a pic of the coolant reservoir upgrade.

Navyboy916 · 07-17-2013, 05:16 AM

Here's another coolant tank and oil catch can option

Scozzy · 08-27-2013, 06:03 PM

Who makes these sweet coolant tanks? I want one!

boomboom · 09-29-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Scozzy

Who makes these sweet coolant tanks? I want one!

The 1st one us made by a person here I believe and the 2nd one is made by ARC its a catch can and a reservoir tank all in one. They are both the same price. I just got the ARC and its very nice! Comes with everything u see in that pic also.

Now someone make a nice power steering reservoir please!!

1slow370 · 09-29-2013, 03:45 PM

no **** it comes with a Z? damn i'm gonna need to pick this up as i could use another one

boomboom · 10-02-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

no **** it comes with a Z? damn i'm gonna need to pick this up as i could use another one

What ru talking about here? What comes with a z

1slow370 · 10-04-2013, 01:31 AM

it was a funny, if that catch can comes with everything in the picture i'll take a second car.

02-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ukmastermind Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 44 Drives: 09-370z-6spd-SPRT Rep Power: 14	Coolant Overflow Cap Redesign? The 2011+ Z's use a "pressure style cap" on the coolant reservoir similar to the one on the radiator. Does this new style cap fit on the older style (2009-2010) reservior bottle? The black screw on cap that I have on my '09 looks like it came from a vitamin bottle

02-23-2013, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	Any pictures of it? __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

02-24-2013, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 15	The newer reservoirs are pressurized, unlike the older ones. Hence the difference in caps and reservoir construction. Trips likes this. __________________ 08 G35 5AT Sedan \| Stillen CBE \| Invidia HFC \| Injen CAI \| Uprev Tune \| Akebono BBK \| Tanabe Coilovers \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| GTSpec FSB \| Black Headlights & Grille \| Volk GT-F Wheels \| Hankook V12 Evo Tires

03-06-2013, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
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08-27-2013, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
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07-17-2013, 04:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thorazine_IM Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 158 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	i was wondering about the same thing. i have a 2013 and im planning on swapping out the plastic coolant reservoir to an aluminum one that people are getting from this one forum member that makes them i guess.. will it still work without causing any harm?

07-17-2013, 04:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thorazine_IM Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 158 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/yta5uvyq.jpg heres a pic of the coolant reservoir upgrade.

09-29-2013, 03:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
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10-04-2013, 01:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	it was a funny, if that catch can comes with everything in the picture i'll take a second car. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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