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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Default Battery tray broken...need help fast.

In trying to get everything else done for LS Fest, we just noticed the 99' TA's battery hold down is broken. From what I understand its part of the coolant overflow. Is that correct?

How hard is it to change? Supposed to leave for BG tomorrow, don't think it will pass tech as is.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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It is tough to see so they may not notice really, but yes the coolant bottle and tray are one piece.

Easy to change but finding a new part may take time.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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dorman makes them...........or dealer......easy swap out
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Just rig it...as long as everything is flopping around you will be fine...tech worries about the stuff that matters, although I'm curious how rigorous they are at BG
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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I replaced mine with one that I got from advanced auto. It took them a day to get it. All you have to do is get that pipe and rubber grommet out of the old tank and put it in the new one and your good to go.
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We've been running the car like it is for 2 years, never noticed or had an issue. However, we don't run at NHRA tracks. Don't wanna drive 4-5 hours and not get to run.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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sjs is correct. It's Dorman 603-116. $39.99 at Autozone.


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got mine from the dealer.......about 50$
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I have one sitting in my living room, and a friend leaving for kentucky tonight. Paypal me $45 and I'll drop it off with him and you can pick it up in BG tomorrow.
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