Coolant recovery tank replacement
 

Hello. I have a 2008 Chevy HHR LT 2.2 liter. I noticed the other day I have a crack in the bottom of my coolant recovery tank. Can anyone please tell me the process to take that out and put a new one in? Thank you.

Thank you for your answer. Can you tell me exactly where the bolt is I need to remove?

From the black cap follow the neck down and that bolt is off to the side of the neck

Thank you very much.

I also just now installed a replacement coolant recovery tank!

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I also picked up this part at the junkyard over the weekend. I filled it with water to make sure there was no damage before I purchased it.

Getting the old one out wasn't as easy as removing one bolt. I had to remove the hose from the radiator as well to make room for it to come out. :cooldance:

Cool Beans !!! I marked the level on my tank about 2 inches higher than factory. Their full line is too hard to see. I used a Sharpie. And easy to spot.

It doesn't overflow with A/C is off, so it is fine. Been running it this way for a decade at least.

The coolant itself is rather hard to see.
Best way I have found it just to use the light on my phone and hold it on the other side of the tank, shows up clear as can be.

Yes. Hard to see with my old eyes. I replaced the lower half of the overflow hose with clear plastic tubing. I can now just look at that and see where the coolant level is.
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:george: Great idea. I still like the full level higher than the factory has it..