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DavidW · 10-18-2013, 07:59 AM

Is the problem resolved yet?

Roto-fab 1 · 10-18-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidW

Is the problem resolved yet?

After trying a few different cap designs, I believe we got it squared away. We have added several steps to our quality control process for this product. Each tank is pressure tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping.

Jeremiah

Sakudog · 02-15-2015, 12:02 PM

Mine is leaking like a SOB, I will send a PM to talk about how we resolve this.

I have two awesome dogs and I don't want them to potentially lap up some coolant and get sick.

Willing to buy a new cap, but want to get this resolved ASAP.

Thinking of my dogs and my engine bay... ha!

Thanks!

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-15-2015, 01:58 PM

I must have the only reservoir that has never leaked and my cap has been fine since day one. I have one of the earlier production models

DrkPhx · 02-15-2015, 02:01 PM

I have a newer one and it has zero leaks.

Sakudog · 02-15-2015, 02:28 PM

I'm sure it is totally fixable, but right now a real big problem.

JamesZL1 · 02-15-2015, 03:31 PM

I just ordered one from lingenfelter. My dad has one on his LPE700 ZL1 and it has the same problem, feels like its stripped and won't get tight. Seeing how this thread was started in 2013 I am hoping that this has been fixed. I read another thread somewhere that said Rotofab did not send these to LPE with caps and LPE provided their own with the kits. Going to a local auto parts store and buying a new cap solved the problem.

Sakudog · 02-16-2015, 09:29 AM

Just spoke with RotorFab they are taking care of my situation. Very friendly and they were happy to make this right.

KaBoom1701 · 02-16-2015, 02:00 PM

I need a new cap too....

Holliss69 · 02-19-2015, 12:23 PM

Mike,

I be in Prescott Valley .... you ever need a lab rat car to test products on let me know....still have faith in ya!!!

*The world (including speed shops) is not perfect, what counts is how they/we resolve our issues. Not the issues we have. IMHO

Jeff65SS · 01-12-2018, 07:29 AM

I hate to revive an old thread, but here goes. I had a local performance shop install quite a few upgrades to my car, one being the rotofab coolant tank. I have the leaking cap as well. I contacted Roto-fab about the issue and they sent a new unit, but the new cap leaks as well. I notice that some others said that they found aftermarket caps that solved the issue. Anyone got a link to one that worked out?

JB'sZL1 · 01-12-2018, 07:48 AM

As a temporary fix you could wrap some Teflon tape around the threads. Just make certain you don't get any in the reservoir. That should get you by until a permanent repair comes about.

Jeff65SS · 01-12-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

As a temporary fix you could wrap some Teflon tape around the threads. Just make certain you don't get any in the reservoir. That should get you by until a permanent repair comes about.

Thanks for that JB. I have done that for a temporary fix. Hoping to find a solution without having to send this whole thing back and buy a different tank. Apparently there are some aftermarket caps out there that can solve it, and hope I don't have to go through the trial and error process like others have done before.

DrkPhx · 01-12-2018, 09:58 AM

What does your cap look like and it does it fit tight? Mine looks like an OEM radiator cap and threads on very tightly.

02-15-2015, 12:02 PM	#31
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	Mine is leaking like a SOB, I will send a PM to talk about how we resolve this. I have two awesome dogs and I don't want them to potentially lap up some coolant and get sick. Willing to buy a new cap, but want to get this resolved ASAP. Thinking of my dogs and my engine bay... ha! Thanks! Attached Images __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809 Last edited by Sakudog; 02-15-2015 at 01:28 PM.

02-15-2015, 01:58 PM	#32
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I must have the only reservoir that has never leaked and my cap has been fine since day one. I have one of the earlier production models __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-15-2015, 02:28 PM	#34
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	I'm sure it is totally fixable, but right now a real big problem. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

02-15-2015, 03:31 PM	#35
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	I just ordered one from lingenfelter. My dad has one on his LPE700 ZL1 and it has the same problem, feels like its stripped and won't get tight. Seeing how this thread was started in 2013 I am hoping that this has been fixed. I read another thread somewhere that said Rotofab did not send these to LPE with caps and LPE provided their own with the kits. Going to a local auto parts store and buying a new cap solved the problem. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

02-16-2015, 09:29 AM	#36
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	Just spoke with RotorFab they are taking care of my situation. Very friendly and they were happy to make this right. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

10-18-2013, 07:59 AM	#29
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	Is the problem resolved yet?

02-15-2015, 02:01 PM	#33
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I have a newer one and it has zero leaks.

02-16-2015, 02:00 PM	#37
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I need a new cap too.... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-19-2015, 12:23 PM	#38
Holliss69 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe A6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona/NY Posts: 108 View My Garage	Mike, I be in Prescott Valley .... you ever need a lab rat car to test products on let me know....still have faith in ya!!! *The world (including speed shops) is not perfect, what counts is how they/we resolve our issues. Not the issues we have. IMHO

01-12-2018, 07:29 AM	#39
Jeff65SS Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 180 View My Garage	I hate to revive an old thread, but here goes. I had a local performance shop install quite a few upgrades to my car, one being the rotofab coolant tank. I have the leaking cap as well. I contacted Roto-fab about the issue and they sent a new unit, but the new cap leaks as well. I notice that some others said that they found aftermarket caps that solved the issue. Anyone got a link to one that worked out?

01-12-2018, 07:48 AM	#40
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	As a temporary fix you could wrap some Teflon tape around the threads. Just make certain you don't get any in the reservoir. That should get you by until a permanent repair comes about.

01-12-2018, 09:58 AM	#42
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	What does your cap look like and it does it fit tight? Mine looks like an OEM radiator cap and threads on very tightly.