duster1971 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I am wanting to make a diy snorkle for my 86 2.5l mj and noticed that the radiator overflow catch tank is right where i need to make the opening in the fender. What i am wondering is 1. Is this a presurized system? And 2. Can i just find another smaller catch can for the job? Any help apriciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 It is pressurized. You can move it but unless you convert to a open system, you can't remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster1971 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks i don't realy want to completly rid of the tank for many reasons. But wuld i be able to find say a can for a presurised system that is smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I beg to differ, on my 86 2.5 I ran for a while (months) without a tank. Then I found a universal tank from napa for $8. The only time I ever get coolant in that tank is when I open the rad cap when its hot. Not tryin to be an @$$ or anything, just sayin my results are not consistant with the last answer given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 :agree: smaller isn't better, still need to hold overflow at high running pressure/temp and be able to return it into the system after cool down... don't want to be loosing coolant... B... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster1971 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm not talking alot smaller just small enoff to fit the tubing thru for the snorkle i don't realy want to be loosing any coolant my self. I may look into the napa tank got any pics of the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Yeah I can take a pic for ya. not sure how to post em on here though. email me with your contact info at harley79@live.com and I can email it, text it, whatever works best for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It is pressurized. You can move it but unless you convert to a open system, you can't remove it. He has a 2.5L. It is NOT pressurized. Move it anywhere you want, and use whatever size will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It is pressurized. You can move it but unless you convert to a open system, you can't remove it. He has a 2.5L. It is NOT pressurized. Move it anywhere you want, and use whatever size will fit. Good golly gee whiz. Been working on my '87 2.5 all day and I never even caught that. 2.5's ARE NOT pressurized. Unless you seal the hood shut. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster1971 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Verry cool thanks alot guys i guss i never caught the whole cap thing my self lol live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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