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Apr 27, 2007 | 04:36 AM

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LEAKAGE?-the holes i drilled made an extremely tight fit... so i didnt even think i needed to seal them... i have actually had this mod for about three weeks now and there is absolutely no leakage! i think it is because the coolant never goes in that tank hot enough to melt... not that i know how hot it goes in or anything... but i have had no problem and i dont drive like a grandma...

-thanks again everyone i knew it would be a good idea since i first thought of it...

Apr 27, 2007 | 05:06 AM

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Excellent

I wonder what other translucent tanks are under the hood of my xB

Apr 27, 2007 | 05:08 AM

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i actually might also do my power steering tank and my brake tank... ill post pics

Apr 30, 2007 | 10:59 PM

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whoever does it... can mine be made into a tech article? ... i would be proud!

May 1, 2007 | 01:11 AM

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thats definately diffrent and hella cool! love the lambo btw. one day one day... hahaha

May 1, 2007 | 01:19 AM

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that is so friggin cool, will this work with an xB?

May 1, 2007 | 04:55 AM

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i actually might also do my power steering tank and my brake tank... ill post pics

I actually joined the site after i read this. Please remember that both of those reservoirs are dealing with fluids that are under pressure, im not sure you really want to go drilling into those only to fill the hole with a led and some hot glue.

As for the one in the coolant overflow, it looks good. Did you remember to put a fuse on it? I understand it's not leaking now, but over time the glue will degrade. and fluid+electricity= no good.

May 9, 2007 | 05:23 AM

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Bump

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May 10, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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You sure that is really under pressure? The lids are never on very tight, and if there was any pressure, I'd assume the lids would just pop off.

Still I'd be worried about drilling a hole in there, You could probably get a similar effect just putting the LED outside the plastic

Looks sweet though!

May 13, 2007 | 05:28 AM

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did you use an LED holder? Like is the LED just in the hole and thats it or what. I dont get that part.

If i dont do this mod, I will atleast get clear hose, that is so bad ___ and original, i would never think of that.

May 13, 2007 | 02:27 PM

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i actually might also do my power steering tank and my brake tank... ill post pics

The tank is NOT under pressure.

Only the radiator.

May 13, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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Interesting.... I wonder what it would look like with UV LEDs?....

Oct 11, 2007 | 05:09 AM

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wow why hasn't this already been added to tech, this is such a sweet idea!

Oct 11, 2007 | 06:19 AM

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hahahah good idea..

Oct 13, 2007 | 02:49 AM

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BUMP!
--can this be a tech article
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Oct 13, 2007 | 03:29 PM

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O.o that is rather unique. hope those led's dont get soaked in over time

Jan 30, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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BUMPITY
BUMP

Jan 30, 2008 | 11:42 PM

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That's hot for checking the fluid in the dark!

Jan 31, 2008 | 12:02 AM

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That's hot for checking the fluid in the dark!
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more to the point: bump; make this a tech

Jan 31, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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That's hot for checking the fluid in the dark!
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lol just messin

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LOL - it's close man!

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