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Roto-fab 1 · 09-04-2013, 10:24 AM

We are starting a thread to keep you informed on the recent cap fitment issue on our S/C coolant reservoir. We have been experiencing an intermittent problem in the molding process. We are continuing testing today to ensure the problem is being taken care of. Part of the testing will involve a pressure check of every reservoir before it leaves our facility. As previously stated, faulty tanks will be replaced by us free of charge. All updates or comments from us regarding this issue will be posted on this thread. Of course, feel free to contact us directly at the shop if you prefer.
Mike

ZL1RHINO · 09-04-2013, 10:46 AM

Good to know. Thanks mike

jtulery · 09-04-2013, 11:38 AM

Good to know ! Stay on top of it. Mine works good clean install ..

URBAN LEGEND · 09-04-2013, 01:08 PM

Great. I was beginning to wonder where were you guys at.

sportyb24 · 09-07-2013, 12:09 PM

Well I got my new tank and same thing!!! Worse than the one I had!! The old one grabbed a bit but this one slipped as soon as I put it on!!! What is going on guys.. This is to much work taking it off putting it back on..

Mike535 · 09-07-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sportyb24

Well I got my new tank and same thing!!! Worse than the one I had!! The old one grabbed a bit but this one slipped as soon as I put it on!!! What is going on guys.. This is to much work taking it off putting it back on..

Shit man,i'm afraid to install mine now after you been through !
And on top of it LPE is charging me !

sportyb24 · 09-07-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike535

Shit man,i'm afraid to install mine now after you been through !
And on top of it LPE is charging me !

Yeah I'm not very happy with these guys right now.. The replacement is worse than the one I had..

bumblebeecamaro · 09-07-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sportyb24

Well I got my new tank and same thing!!! Worse than the one I had!! The old one grabbed a bit but this one slipped as soon as I put it on!!! What is going on guys.. This is to much work taking it off putting it back on..

been there done that now MULTIPLE times with this tank so I can definitely feel your pain. I also have a replacement unit on the way but thankfully I never planned on using it. I'm ditching my current Roto-fab res for the D3 unit which I know for a fact won't give me any issues.

we're doing the install tomorrow which is gonna make me very happy not worrying about this leaky cap BS no longer. venders like LPE need to ditch this product completely until Roto-fab gets this problem figured out and fixed once and for all.

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Originally Posted by Mike535

Shit man,i'm afraid to install mine now after you been through !
And on top of it LPE is charging me !

dispute the charge on your credit card. LPE should be ashamed of that.....

sportyb24 · 09-07-2013, 08:49 PM

[QUOTE=bumblebeecamaro;6983464]been there done that now MULTIPLE times with this tank so I can definitely feel your pain. I also have a replacement unit on the way but thankfully I never planned on using it. I'm ditching my current Roto-fab res for the D3 unit which I know for a fact won't give me any issues.

we're doing the install tomorrow which is gonna make me very happy not worrying about this leaky cap BS no longer. venders like LPE need to ditch this product completely until Roto-fab gets this problem figured out and fixed once and for

Yeah I'm very disappointed in this product especially since they sent out a replacement that wasn't good.. Very unhappy but ill see what they do Monday..

bumblebeecamaro · 09-08-2013, 11:19 AM

Here's a pic of two tanks. If u look closely at the cap opening, you can see how the tank on the right has a wider seating lip than the one on the left. That's just one inconsistency in the mess. Thank God it's over for me because I just installed my D3 tank that's a thousand times better. Best of all, no chance of having any leaky cap issues.

fourcammer · 09-08-2013, 12:30 PM

I have been on the fence on this product .so I am going to wait and see if everything gets corrected.i wish slp would make a tank.

sportyb24 · 09-08-2013, 01:15 PM

Yeah I was hoping they had fixed it cause its a pain to bleed the dang h/x everytime !!!

crg · 09-08-2013, 02:24 PM

Anyone know how much pressure is in the system after the coolant has heated up

sportyb24 · 09-08-2013, 06:33 PM

I'm not sure but it can't be much!!

09-04-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	Roto-fab coolant reservoir cap issue We are starting a thread to keep you informed on the recent cap fitment issue on our S/C coolant reservoir. We have been experiencing an intermittent problem in the molding process. We are continuing testing today to ensure the problem is being taken care of. Part of the testing will involve a pressure check of every reservoir before it leaves our facility. As previously stated, faulty tanks will be replaced by us free of charge. All updates or comments from us regarding this issue will be posted on this thread. Of course, feel free to contact us directly at the shop if you prefer. Mike

09-07-2013, 12:09 PM	#5
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Well I got my new tank and same thing!!! Worse than the one I had!! The old one grabbed a bit but this one slipped as soon as I put it on!!! What is going on guys.. This is to much work taking it off putting it back on.. __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

09-07-2013, 08:49 PM	#9
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	[QUOTE=bumblebeecamaro;6983464]been there done that now MULTIPLE times with this tank so I can definitely feel your pain. I also have a replacement unit on the way but thankfully I never planned on using it. I'm ditching my current Roto-fab res for the D3 unit which I know for a fact won't give me any issues. we're doing the install tomorrow which is gonna make me very happy not worrying about this leaky cap BS no longer. venders like LPE need to ditch this product completely until Roto-fab gets this problem figured out and fixed once and for Yeah I'm very disappointed in this product especially since they sent out a replacement that wasn't good.. Very unhappy but ill see what they do Monday.. __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

09-08-2013, 11:19 AM	#10
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	Here's a pic of two tanks. If u look closely at the cap opening, you can see how the tank on the right has a wider seating lip than the one on the left. That's just one inconsistency in the mess. Thank God it's over for me because I just installed my D3 tank that's a thousand times better. Best of all, no chance of having any leaky cap issues. __________________

09-08-2013, 01:15 PM	#12
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Yeah I was hoping they had fixed it cause its a pain to bleed the dang h/x everytime !!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

09-04-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
ZL1RHINO Drives: 2013 black on black Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia,Texas Posts: 122 View My Garage	Good to know. Thanks mike

09-04-2013, 11:38 AM	#3
jtulery Drives: 2012 CAMARO ZL1, 2012 CTS-V, Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware ohio Posts: 119 View My Garage	Good to know ! Stay on top of it. Mine works good clean install ..

09-04-2013, 01:08 PM	#4
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Great. I was beginning to wonder where were you guys at.

09-08-2013, 12:30 PM	#11
fourcammer Drives: 7331 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: tejas Posts: 121	I have been on the fence on this product .so I am going to wait and see if everything gets corrected.i wish slp would make a tank.

09-08-2013, 02:24 PM	#13
crg Drives: '68 Camaro SS, '74 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 39	Anyone know how much pressure is in the system after the coolant has heated up

09-08-2013, 06:33 PM	#14
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	I'm not sure but it can't be much!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6