Capri Coolant Reservoir Question

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562) 12/07/2016 at 12:09 • Filed to: CAPRI, MERCURY MUSCLE, RS, COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID, OVERFLOW, RESERVOIR

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Question guys.

In the bottom right hand corner you see a very strange coolant reservoir/overflow tank that is also a combined unit for windshield washer fluid (very odd combo if you ask me).

Before I go rallying I need to find a way to better secure this lid or replace with some other solution for these two fluids. I’d rather not zip tie the damn thing down....but worse things have been done to make sure a race day isn’t missed lol.

Anyone have ideas? I posted this to the four-eyed pride forum as well so I’ll see who can come up with something. Also, if it’s an aftermarket solution - a $200 aluminum tank isn’t going to cut it. That’s not in the budget.

FOR THE RECORD: Everything you see under the hood is how it was when I bought it. I didn’t add that blue crap to the wires or the cheesy flame engraved chrome valve covers. If you every saw a pic under the hood of the Montego you know I’m not into chrome and excess. I’d rather it all be blacked out under the hood. I also didn’t add the cylinder numbers for the wires haha.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:19

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Try lock-tite maybe.

PartyPooper2012 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:48

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Are you telling me your windshield washer fluid is heated by coolant? That is brilliant. especially in the winter times.

If you don’t want to zip tie, use bungie cord?

Urambo Tauro > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:48

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I’m thinking maybe some kind of a strap...

How about two pieces of velcro, glued to the sides of the tank, with their free ends overlapping across the cap?

crowmolly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:50

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https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-300102

If it’s not anything special you can feed this from the bottom and then have a hose from the top run down the side.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:50

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The fluid reservoir is 0.1L less than they claim.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 12/07/2016 at 12:54

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well, I have to be able to TAKE IT BACK OFF at some point

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > PartyPooper2012 12/07/2016 at 12:54

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It’s potentially genius you’re right. Bungie could work I suppose

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Urambo Tauro 12/07/2016 at 12:55

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Interesting idea. You’re right - no reason to not get creative or to worry about it looking pretty...because race car.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > crowmolly 12/07/2016 at 12:56

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pricey...I’m liking the “get a strap” options others are proposing lol.

Because budget race car.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/07/2016 at 12:56

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That is an oddly specific complaint.

crowmolly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:57

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Oh. Then just get a black nylon tie-down and zip that fucker closed.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:58

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Just keeping with the 4.9 thing.

CaptDale - is secretly British > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 12:59

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I really want a Capri now... Uggg

Urambo Tauro > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 13:00

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It doesn’t have to look awful.

You could remove the tank, prep the surfaces, and use just enough glue so it doesn’t ooze out from behind the straps too much (and wipe off excess if it does). Use black straps so they don’t stick out like a sore thumb, and make sure that they’re positioned nice and straight. I think it could look halfway decent.

LOREM IPSUM > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 13:01

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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 13:27

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Use a oil filter wrench.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 14:51

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I have an idea!!! You already got some good advice and feedback. So now it’s time for some bad advice.

You need to do THIS:

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CaptDale - is secretly British 12/07/2016 at 16:21

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EVERYONE SHOULD WANT A CAPRI

Honestly this thing feels like it’s barely bigger than a go kart. With a 5.0 V8.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/07/2016 at 16:22

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dafuq is that?

CaptDale - is secretly British > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 16:45

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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 17:15

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Wood! Luxurious Wood!!!

The Compromiser > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/07/2016 at 19:45

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Duct tape.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CaptDale - is secretly British 12/08/2016 at 10:51

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IT HAS BEGUN!

If you have any questions about hunting for one let me know.

For reference while searching, mine was listed at 3500 and I got for 3000 even and was able to drive it home over 150 miles with zero problems and it had upgrades.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/08/2016 at 10:53

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Yeah.... no that’s not going to work out for me...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Compromiser 12/08/2016 at 10:53

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solid answer

CaptDale - is secretly British > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/08/2016 at 11:15

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Lol, I probably won’t be buying one anytime soon, but thank you for the advice and offer.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CaptDale - is secretly British 12/08/2016 at 11:17

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If you’re around Metro Detroit and want to drive one, let me know.

God that car is fun.

CaptDale - is secretly British > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/08/2016 at 11:34

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Oh yeah? Now there is an offer I’d love to take up. Too bad I’m in California.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CaptDale - is secretly British 12/08/2016 at 11:57

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Well, if you’re out here...

Always happy to let an OPPO drive a car.

CaptDale - is secretly British > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/08/2016 at 12:54

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Woo hoo!!

The Compromiser > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/08/2016 at 13:01

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Canadian Answer

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Compromiser 12/08/2016 at 13:04

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Why isn’t he wearing denim if it’s the Canadian answer?

The Compromiser > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/08/2016 at 15:19

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Denim???

I didn’t realize this was a formal affair!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Compromiser 12/09/2016 at 11:37

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Fantastic point. Wouldn’t want to mess up the tuxedo working on cars...

The Compromiser > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/09/2016 at 12:36

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In the winter we wear Flannel. Much warmer than denim. By the Queen’s decree, it must be plaid however. otherwise it is just fuzzy Cotton.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Compromiser 12/09/2016 at 12:42

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Down with the Queen!

Sorry, American instinct.

I agree though, if it’s not plaid it’s definitely fuzzy cotton. Just disagree with a Monarch proclamation is all.

The Compromiser > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/09/2016 at 15:37

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Your house used to be in Canada, Nyah!

#1812neverforget

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Compromiser 12/09/2016 at 16:11

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Both houses I grew up in were at the heart of the American revolution. I was born and raised in Morristown, NJ. Home of George Washington’s Headquarters during part of the Revolutionary War from 1779-1780 and the first National Historical Park in the country.

I’m very deeply rooted in anti-monarchy and the American Revolution.

CalzoneGolem > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/14/2016 at 13:48

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Translation: You hold a grudge.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem 12/14/2016 at 14:19

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CalzoneGolem > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 12/14/2016 at 14:23

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No step on snek

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem 12/14/2016 at 16:06

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No, never.

LongbowMkII > The Compromiser 02/21/2017 at 09:25

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If it moves and isn’t supposed to: Duct tape

If it doesn’t move and is supposed to: WD-40