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Old 06-20-2019, 03:39 PM   #1
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Edelbrock surge tank cap failure?

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Been running an edelbrock SC on my frs for the last few months. Recently after an oil change I saw a lot of dried coolant in my engine bay around the surge tank/radiator area and was suspecting some sort of leak. I noticed the surge tank for the SC was a little low, so I topped it off, and went on my way. I also noticed that the cap (motorad t35) was not fitting quite 'right', in that 1. it was a little crooked, and 2. It was kinda like a pill bottle; screw it past a certain tightness and it would loosen up again. I'm assuming this isn't normal and have a replacement cap ordered. Has anyone seen anything similar in their edelbrock? I'm assuming you should be able to screw on the surge tank cap tightly right?


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They'll warranty it for you. Contact your vendor, and they'll facilirate it.
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Thanks Mike, I'll be reaching out the shop I got it installed in. How topped off should the surge tank be when the car is cold? I see a 'Max' line, but I assume it should only be that high when the engine is hot?


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They'll warranty it for you. Contact your vendor, and they'll facilirate it.
I don't think that's a real thing.
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I don't think that's a real thing.
Then you're going to the wrong vendors.
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Then you're going to the wrong vendors.
I googled vendors who facilirate and it looks like CSG is the only one. Those guys are amazing.
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I dont know, I facilirate stuff at my job all the time. I think its more common than you think.
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Thanks Mike, I'll be reaching out the shop I got it installed in. How topped off should the surge tank be when the car is cold? I see a 'Max' line, but I assume it should only be that high when the engine is hot?


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It should always be above the flowing portion in the bottom, to facilitate self-bleeding.
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