I have the stock 240z radiator. When I was changing the coolant a long time ago, I noticed that it didn't have a reservoir.

Has anyone added a reservoir to this baby? If I can get enough money before I go out there, I would like to order a 4 row radiator to improve cooling and would still like a reservoir.

Does anyone know of a good reservoir that is easy to put in and doesn't stick out and look weird when the hood is popped?

i picked me up a reservoir kit from MSA.

my ideal location was where the battery was, but i settled on below the coil on the driver's side fender. pics to come!

EDIT - if you put one in your Z, will that make you a reservoir dog?

Technically, you're supposed to put it as high as possible when mounting it. That helps the liquid get back to the radiator with less trouble when the radiator requires more fluid.

JM2CW,

Dave.

PS. I have one that I got a the local Schucks Auto Supply.

this one is from Napa http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=BK&PartNumber=7304514&Description=Radiator+Coolant+Reservoir+-+Universal

I stuck an after-market reservoir from Advance Auto (I think) on mine, just below the ignition coil. It sits down by the frame rail. All that I intended mine for was to keep the anti-freeze from puddling on the floor and poisoning the cats.

My daughters love the cats... I on the other hand just love my children.

  e_racer1999 said:

If you put one in your Z, will that make you a reservoir dog?

I would say yes, and he would be Mr. Red.

When the car was built new, it was without a overflow bottle. It was simply recommended to run the coolant down 1'' from the top of the tank when cold. If this is done you should not have any coolant spilling out on the ground. I have been running this way since I have owned my Z and with zero heating problems. My 2cts. Gary

My '73 Z has a coolant reservoir that was installed by the PO. Looks ok and doesn't cause any issues, so I have left it alone. I went out and snapped a couple of photos showing placement: