Roto-fab reservoir tank sucks

[sportyb24]

So every bodies been having problems with the cap.... Well my issue today was a bolts to short that hold the tank in place,had to go buy another one. So a job that would've taken 20 min took an hour and a half. Roto-fab is slacking off wth guys!!??

[TripleBlkZL1]

Group buy ends tomorrow lol

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315299

[sportyb24]

I got the Katech h/x and I ordered the roto from LPE.. I'll post up pics in a new tread with the h/x

[TripleBlkZL1]

Plastic coolant tank just doesn't make sense to me. That's why I like D3PE reservoir tank, it's made out of aluminum. I heard good things about the katech exchanger, but not for the roto-fab tank.

[sportyb24]

Yeah I'm already regretting the roto-fab tho.. I know the ctsv guys use these h/x so we'll see..

[sportyb24]

Wow Roto-fab really has dropped the ball on these tanks now the dang cap won't tighten wth?? Now I have to wait till tm to even get ahold of these guys!! So much for driving my car today!!!

[bumblebeecamaro]

I'm gonna chime in and say the Roto-fab res sucks. I did a write up a while ago when I got my res but mine came with cap fitment issues. Long story short, Roto-fab sent me another tank and the cap fit great with no leaking issues. Well, that was then and this is now. The cap is leaking again and I have lost my patience with this product. Roto-fab makes the reservoir and LPE sells it. I don't know who to blame but I've given up on the tank. I ordered a D3 tank which should be here soon.

[CanadianZL1#992]

I liked the location of the roto fab tank but like everyone else over time my cap has started to leak!!!! I ended up getting an extra tank when I ordered my CAI last year so I've dropped my extra tank off at a fab shop and I'm getting the identical tank built out of aluminum, that way they can machine the top of the spout( mine appears to leak right where the last plastic thread leaves off ) also I've asked the shop to move the return inlet from the back of the tank to the engine side to shorten that long hose you have to route around the back of the tank. Not happy either, add me to the list

[URBAN LEGEND]

So my question is: Why is roto fab not doing anything about this?

[jtulery]

My Roto FAb working good . Got cap at auto zone did not come with cap! $5.00 . Quick install .

[ToddB]

Originally Posted by TripleBlkZL1

Plastic coolant tank just doesn't make sense to me. That's why I like D3PE reservoir tank, it's made out of aluminum. I heard good things about the katech exchanger, but not for the roto-fab tank.

I would think that aluminum tank will absorb more under hood heat than a plastic tank. Someone take temps of both after a hour drive and report back.

[TrekGTO]

Originally Posted by jtulery

My Roto FAb working good . Got cap at auto zone did not come with cap! $5.00 . Quick install .

You went with the reservoir since you were here, great idea.

One thing to consider the plastic provides a little insulation from under hood heat. Aluminum is great for heat transfer but provides no insulation value under hood. That aluminum will be hot! The custom aluminum reservoirs we made for Super Chiller cars were insulated the same as the Chiller.

[ToddB]

Originally Posted by TrekGTO

You went with the reservoir since you were here, great idea.

One thing to consider the plastic provides a little insulation from under hood heat. Aluminum is great for heat transfer but provides no insulation value under hood. That aluminum will be hot! The custom aluminum reservoirs we made for Super Chiller cars were insulated the same as the Chiller.

Right on. I am a certified welder. I know about heat transfer.

[Mike535]

Mine too is leaking since the begining.Tried to order another one but BackOrdered cause of the problems of the res .To fix the problem till they fix the dam leaking problem.I put Teflon Tape around the threads.So far so good.Good luck guys!