Fred931 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I have had no luck finding instructions and it sure seems to me that the tank is reeeeeeealy wedged up between several different components in the bay. Dunno where all the bolts are, what all I have to get out of the way, etc. I want to swap in the passenger-side tank so I can route an air filter down the engine bay. Unless someone has a better idea. And don't say A/C delete because this is still a daily driver. For now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Not sure if a TGP front mount tank is different than a regular front mount tank, but for the regular it's just two bolts up top and the two hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred931 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Oh its very different, trust me. Hell if it was that way to begin with I wouldn't need to move it in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman093 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The factory service manual says to remove the intercooler first step. Without looking (it's dark), I can't see if there's an easier way, but with the accumulator and that metal bracket I know reside just behind the reservoir it wouldn't surprise me if the manual is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I don't recall removing the intercooler to remove or install the coolant overflow bottle. I reinstalled mine a few years ago after running a 91-93 style overflow for a while. If I remember, I'll take a look at one of mine tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have a pipe that you keep the bottle and still locate the filter right behind the IC where it gets tons of air. Its two bends welded together and pretty short. I took it off because it was restrictive compared to leaving it on the turbo. and it has been tested before, the turbo is by far the best place to have your filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMNCFI Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Remove the intercooler, its the only way. I cleaned out my coolant tank a while back. Once the input air hose and output air hose is off the intercooler, the intercooler just lifts out. The intercooler has two rubber "feet" that sit in holes on the lower radiator support piece. Note, when you reinstall the intercooler, it helps to lube up the rubber feet on the intercooler, that way the feet slide into the holes easier. There is a push in tab on the top of the coolant tank, and the only other bolt that holds the coolant tank in is about half way down the tank, it holds the tank in place and also holds the clamp that holds the AC dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred931 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks for the words all, especially you Garrett for rendering the need for the thread nonexistent! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I seem to remember only needing to remove the bolt at the coolant tank/ac accumulator bracket. I'm going to write myself a note to look at my car tomorrow evening when I get home. I'm curious now to see if that's all that it took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Been awhile, but even removing the intercooler to get to it is 2 hose clamps on the charge pipes, and the 2 bolts holding the intercooler to the radiator support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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