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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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New tanks!

Mine were old and dirty. These new ones really make the engine look alot better IMO.







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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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Yes it really makes a difference, I did it too when I first got my car.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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Very nice!

Whats the part number for the washer fluid tank? I can't seem to find one anywhere.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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Very nice!

Whats the part number for the washer fluid tank? I can't seem to find one anywhere.
82-84 Container - 10078368
85-87 Container(w/K34 & w/o/CD2) - 10035811
85-87 Container(w/o K34 & CD2) - 10078368
85-87 Container(w/CD2 &w/o/K34) - 10078369
88-92 Container(ALL) - 22072750

82-83 Cap - 3798372
84-87 Cap - 25520310
88-92 Cap - 22101158

K34 - Cruise
CD2 - Low fluid Indicator

These #'s are for birds but I believe the Camaro's have the same numbers but don't hold my feet to the fire on that.

-Josh

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Old May 5, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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very nice, I need new tanks also

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Old May 5, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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i have a new overflow tank, classic industries has them
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Which birds had a low fluid indicator??? The ones with a digital dash?
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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I just ordered these last week from Jason Cromer. They'll be in in a few days.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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88-92 Container(ALL) - 22072750

K34 - Cruise
CD2 - Low fluid Indicator

These #'s are for birds but I believe the Camaro's have the same numbers but don't hold my feet to the fire on that.

-Josh
The 88-92 is the one that I would need, but I just looked on gmpartsdirect.com and it didn't show up. I just need the one with the pump in the fluid tank like the one Irocthe5.7L has. And I dont' have cruise so with or w/o doesn't matter. And I don't have the CD2 option.

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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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BTS88IROC from what Cromer told me, they are no longer carried by GM, but one of there suppliers still has new old stock. I never asked about the price, I just ordered them along with a bunch of other things. You can also get them from www.yearone.com
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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I got both of mine from Paddock parts. There is a new windshield washer tank in the classifieds for $10. check it out
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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The 88-92 is the one that I would need, but I just looked on gmpartsdirect.com and it didn't show up. I just need the one with the pump in the fluid tank like the one Irocthe5.7L has. And I dont' have cruise so with or w/o doesn't matter. And I don't have the CD2 option.

just cause GMPD's website doesnt show it dosnt mean you cant get it. It may not be in their database. Email them and ask them about it or call your local GM dealer and aske them if it's still available....most of them still are.
Just cause GMPD's website doesn't show it dosnt mean you can't get it. It may not be in their database. Email them and ask them about it or call your local GM dealer and ask them if it's still available....most of them still are.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys, I guess I'll call and ask and see if they still carry them.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Is there any way to clean your stock ones?
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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Find The Paddock on the internet.They have an 89 tank
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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Dan,

There isn't any good way to clean the old ones. At least not good enough for them to look anything like new. And for only $15 or so for a new one, you might as well just buy a new one.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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Also guys, check out this page on my site, I have some useful part numbers on there for birds. If you think I should add anything, let me know.

http://www.geocities.com/vipervenemgts/odds_ends.html
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by BTS88IROC
Dan,

There isn't any good way to clean the old ones. At least not good enough for them to look anything like new. And for only $15 or so for a new one, you might as well just buy a new one.


^He's right, mine were kind of yellow from age. I tried alot of things and they werent as white as my new ones.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Dan88IrocZ:-
Is there any way to clean your stock ones?
I used an engine bay degreaser sparingly, then used Autoglym Instant show shine (an aerosol wax like product). That made them look a lot better indeed.

However, you'll never beat the appearance of a new set.

Anyone tried chrome/alloy tanks instead?

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Old May 7, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Gordon,

Unfortunatley for me the dirt is on the inside which makes it difficult to clean. Yours are far better looking.

Only thing I don't like about the aluminum tanks is that you can't see the level with just a quick look.

Something needs done about mine as those new ones look fine
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:33 AM
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Robert:

Is the dirty appearance on the inside due to the colour of the coolant and dirt/rust particles contained in it? Or is the inner wall of the tank itself discoloured?
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Old May 8, 2003 | 05:35 AM
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Mostly rust coloured due to crap from the radiator. I got a lot of crap out from flushing the system. But I'm going to need to get those new cans in the pic above.
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