Topic: upgrading your factory p/s & coolant tanks?

[h20pumper]

So I really hate the stock ps and coolant tanks. With the electric fan installed I have no place to hang them. I was going make a bracket, but instead i think im going to junkyard tomorrow to get different items. I saw on a google search i can use a saab ps tank, for coolant id like to put it under the brake booster.

[sharpxmen]

So I really hate the stock ps and coolant tanks. With the electric fan installed I have no place to hang them. I was going make a bracket, but instead i think im going to junkyard tomorrow to get different items. I saw on a google search i can use a saab ps tank, for coolant id like to put it under the brake booster.

I made my own after trying out a cheap eBay one (fail)

no problems since, here's the thread http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,11065.0.html

[h20pumper]

thats looks pretty nice. For the p/s i think im going to try the saab unit. coolant maybe something like that.

[sharpxmen]

thats looks pretty nice. For the p/s i think im going to try the saab unit. coolant maybe something like that.

you need something bigger for coolant so it has enough room to expand, got this off eBay fairly cheap (the one on the right side) and in this case was a winner (better quality too, all stainless with an aluminum cap and silicone seal). It has a built in overflow tube that exits on the bottom (the long one), same for the main tube, I used 1/4'' overflow tank hose and went under the shroud and on the side up to the nipple at the radiator cap

[Mozman68]

That's sweet.

I simply zip tied my OEM coolant and power steering bottle in place....has worked without issue for the past 4 1/2 years.  There's a pic in my build thread.

[h20pumper]

That's sweet.

I simply zip tied my OEM coolant and power steering bottle in place....has worked without issue for the past 4 1/2 years.  There's a pic in my build thread.

I see what you did with yours. mark viii mark is larger than the taurus. I'd have to cut the should to do what you did. Btw what dc fan controller are you running?

[h20pumper]

had some time with the holiday to head to the junkyard. I managed to find on of each style of ps tank i was interested in. A tank with angled fitting from a saab and and straight fitting from an old bmw.

[h20pumper]

ended up making a small bracket to use with the angled fitting bottle. If i had longer hose i would have used the straight fitting bottle. I noticed this bottle is approx 1/2 quart larger than stock.

[Mozman68]

I see what you did with yours. mark viii mark is larger than the taurus. I'd have to cut the should to do what you did. Btw what dc fan controller are you running?

Can't remember...just packed up all the paperwork as showing the Jeep to a potential buyer tomorrow.  Was the basic two-speed controller.

[h20pumper]

you need something bigger for coolant so it has enough room to expand, got this off eBay fairly cheap (the one on the right side) and in this case was a winner (better quality too, all stainless with an aluminum cap and silicone seal). It has a built in overflow tube that exits on the bottom (the long one), same for the main tube, I used 1/4'' overflow tank hose and went under the shroud and on the side up to the nipple at the radiator cap

what size is that coolant tank? Is that the 2x19? any idead how much it holds?

[sharpxmen]

what size is that coolant tank? Is that the 2x19? any idead how much it holds?

can't remember exactly, i'll measure when I get some time and let you know. It holds enough but not much extra, didn't have problems with it though, just added a little at each oil change.

[h20pumper]

can't remember exactly, i'll measure when I get some time and let you know. It holds enough but not much extra, didn't have problems with it though, just added a little at each oil change.

I think going to go with the 3x10

[dwtaylorpdx]

had some time with the holiday to head to the junkyard. I managed to find on of each style of ps tank i was interested in. A tank with angled fitting from a saab and and straight fitting from an old bmw.

FYI both those tanks have integrated filters and are considered service items,
you can buy them online new for like 23 dollars. 
The filter is good for about 12000 miles depending on your driving habits.

[h20pumper]

weird so the tanks are replaced or is there a was to get it open to the filter?

edit, after looking around i have no idea what you mean. Inside there is a level float...? On rock auto all the power steering filters are inline.

[h20pumper]

ahh i think i see the filter you talking about. I was thinking it was a baffle to cut down of the fluid foaming. Either way dont care, i soaked the whole think in pine sol to clean it out before i mounted it.