do i need an expansion tank?

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Post Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:15 pm

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thats the rad i got for a 6 pot.... im so baffled? theres three ports on the rad, so do i need the wing mounted expansion tank or no? :?

all the rads ive searched dont have that on it.
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Post Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:19 pm

Expansion tank is the white thing on the LH side of the rad.
Vent from the rad to the tank is internal, and the stub from the bottom of the tank goes to the 'tee' hose.
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Post Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:22 pm

excellent thanks! think im back on track now