Coolant housing leak?

[malia]

You don't need the original black reservoir. You can snag the normal see-through reservoir out of a 3.6L and it'll work fine.

Why the fuck is it a black reservoir anyway? It even has a dipstick ffs. What was wrong with a normal see through one like in every other model we produce? Supplier nonsense, surely.

Might sound a little silly but any tips for adding coolant back once i reinstall it? I know it’s a problem if too much air gets in the lines (at least i think)

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[Odyssey USA]

You don't need the original black reservoir. You can snag the normal see-through reservoir out of a 3.6L and it'll work fine.

Why the fuck is it a black reservoir anyway? It even has a dipstick ffs. What was wrong with a normal see through one like in every other model we produce? Supplier nonsense, surely.

I’ve thought the same. I did wonder if the black plastic is supposed to be for higher ambient temp life/heat cycles? If so…big fail on that one.

 

[Odyssey USA]

Might sound a little silly but any tips for adding coolant back once i reinstall it? I know it’s a problem if too much air gets in the lines (at least i think)

If it’s the same procedure as the 3.6, it’ll just take some patience and constant attention for a while. You’ll need to use the dipstick on the cap if you get another black plastic reservoir, what the 2.0 comes with stock.

I did a video that does include my refill of the cooling system. Don’t let the title throw you off. I had to remove a lower radiator hose. Skip to near the end.

 

[malia]

You don't need the original black reservoir. You can snag the normal see-through reservoir out of a 3.6L and it'll work fine.

Why the fuck is it a black reservoir anyway? It even has a dipstick ffs. What was wrong with a normal see through one like in every other model we produce? Supplier nonsense, surely.

So the one out of a 3.6 will work in the 2.0? Just wanna make sure before I drive 4 hours for the part

 

[alphawolff]

So the one out of a 3.6 will work in the 2.0? Just wanna make sure before I drive 4 hours for the part

Yup, should work just fine. I haven't personally swapped the two on a vehicle, but visually they are identical.

 

[malia]

Yup, should work just fine. I haven't personally swapped the two on a vehicle, but visually they are identical.

Thank you! Last thing, what coolant do you recommend?

 

[tk1700]

This is the MOPAR recommended. Can be ordered on Amazon. It also comes pre diluted.

 

[CptFloridaMan]

So the one out of a 3.6 will work in the 2.0? Just wanna make sure before I drive 4 hours for the part

I’m curious to see how the clear reservoir handles the heat directly above the turbo. Def keep us posted. If it holds up like normal I’ll consider swapping over to it as well.

 

[malia]

I’m curious to see how the clear reservoir handles the heat directly above the turbo. Def keep us posted. If it holds up like normal I’ll consider swapping over to it as well.

Update: the 3.6 doesn’t work in the 2.0… the hose faces a different way and gets blocked by the brake booster. It’s leaking from the seams… gonna try to JB weld it and hope for the best

 

[mwilk012]

Update: the 3.6 doesn’t work in the 2.0… the hose faces a different way and gets blocked by the brake booster. It’s leaking from the seams… gonna try to JB weld it and hope for the best

Just order a new one and install it whenever you get the change. JB weld doesn’t hold pressure worth a shit.

 

[dsgrey]

Just order a new one and install it whenever you get the change. JB weld doesn’t hold pressure worth a shit.

I've seen it hold about 2 weeks on an old Lexus radiator. Surprised it held that long but correct, it's a very short term fix if you're lucky that it holds at all.

 

[malia]

I've seen it hold about 2 weeks on an old Lexus radiator. Surprised it held that long but correct, it's a very short term fix if you're lucky that it holds at all.

I figured it wasn’t that good but the part is on backorder for 2-3 months

 

[dsgrey]

I figured it wasn’t that good but the part is on backorder for 2-3 months

Part 68364312AC? Order it online for around $54 plus $15 for shipping and it will arrive in about a week.

 

[malia]

Part 68364312AC? Order it online for around $54 plus $15 for shipping and it will arrive in about a week.

I tried but those aren’t oem parts and have horrible reviews online. Heard they leak a ton so didn’t want to throw away $70. Unless you know a good aftermarket brand let me know please!! Appreciate your help though!

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