burghere66 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Following a 1000 mi. trip I noticed a drip coming at the rear corner my 22 year old Monaco Windsor. The dreaded plastic Surge Tank was seeping fluid about a quarter of the way from the bottom. I've read a number of post on replacing it but I have several questions. I located a replacement tank at Veurinks (its steel) in Michigan but they are currently out of stock and are waiting for a new shipment of tanks. I'm looking for a replacement as soon as possible. Talin no longer is producing their stainless steel tanks and Source has an aluminum tank. And I'm not sure if Source is still making their aluminum tank. Are there any other suppliers of this Monaco style tank? What's been the experience of those who have replaced their surge tank? My current tank has 2 holes at the top, one for a hose the other for the low level light. Veurinks tank only has one hole at the top and a site glass level on the side. I'm not sure where my existing hose on the top would connect. I presume its a coolant return line. Any thoughts from those who have made the swap? Gary B. 2002 Windsor PBDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinidaddave Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I think source engineering has the aluminum style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktloah Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Got mine from Source Engineering along with a new low coolant sensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLIFF918 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Try c-low fab and performance 541-610-2574 Great aluminum tank and fast shipping!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Eddie Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I replaced my plastic tank about 4 years ago with a Source aluminum tank. Fits and works perfectly. I would use Source again. (ISL 400 hp, side radiator). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDCrow Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, CLIFF918 said: Try c-low fab and performance 541-610-2574 Great aluminum tank and fast shipping!! Right around the corner from me. Great people . They weren’t around when I did mine so I have the steel one Edited August 15, 2023 by JDCrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcdenver Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I bought an aluminum one from this place last year. He did a really nice job on it. He will build the site glass on which side you need for access. Last year price 425.00 included shipping C-Low Fab and Performance 5146 SE Jerry Dr, Prineville, OR 97754 541-610-2574 Chris Lowenstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV48 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thanks to the contributors. This is great info for those who need it and for the future for us all probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLynes Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 James (AZ Expert) on YouTube has a 2001 Beaver Patriot Thunder, and he recently did a video on replacing the tank on his Cat C-12, although I don’t know if it’s what you need: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I went with the C-Low tank. It came with a low coolant sensor. There are two system vents on the top that connect to the old 1/4" hoses. The low coolant sensor connects to the old low level wire and the other end to ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdw12345 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) I did the C low tank a year ago, probably 6-7 thousand miles, excellent quality and fast shipping, I’m happy with it, I would do the same tank again! The reason I chose this tank is because you can see the coolant level. Edited August 15, 2023 by Jdw12345 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Replaced plastic tank with Source Engg aluminum tank at about 72,500 miles. Tight fit but fine. Hose connection, sensor, and sight glass all fine. Used the green coolant. Lights up clearly when checking level. That was about 4,000 miles ago. All good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Low Fab and Performance Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thanks for the recommendations fellas, here's one I finished up yesterday. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLynes Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, C-Low Fab and Performance said: Thanks for the recommendations fellas, here's one I finished up yesterday. When you can make welds look like artwork, you know you have skills. Chris, out of curiosity, do you make tanks for us 8.1 gasser folks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, C-Low Fab and Performance said: Thanks for the recommendations fellas, here's one I finished up yesterday. Very nice looking tank and the welds are a thing of art!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Low Fab and Performance Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 40 minutes ago, FLynes said: When you can make welds look like artwork, you know you have skills. Chris, out of curiosity, do you make tanks for us 8.1 gasser folks? No I haven't, are they a known problem like these original tanks? Since it's an 8.1 there is probably plastic replacements readily available unlike these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLynes Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 6 hours ago, C-Low Fab and Performance said: No I haven't, are they a known problem like these original tanks? Since it's an 8.1 there is probably plastic replacements readily available unlike these I haven’t heard of any problems, but I’m not a real big fan of plastic components in a high heat area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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