I am looking for a radiator surge tank for my 240Z. I thought about just buying some tubing and using a glass bottle. Does MSA or Black Dragon a surge tank with tubing? Any thoughts?

One could always check the local junkyards for a unit that could easily be adapted to your needs.

I see them on eBay from time to time...same thing for the bracket that holds the overflow tank. Blast the bracket with your blasting media of choice and have it painted or powder coated and it should last you for quite some time...might be able to find one in a pick-and-pull in your area...found a picture showing the items required if you want to try and locate them piece by piece...

webdawg1

Thanks webdawg1, I will give ebay a try.

Brad

i got mine from MSA. radiator overflow bottle:

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PCLC02/16-7000

I see them on eBay from time to time...same thing for the bracket that holds the overflow tank. Blast the bracket with your blasting media of choice and have it painted or powder coated and it should last you for quite some time...might be able to find one in a pick-and-pull in your area...found a picture showing the items required if you want to try and locate them piece by piece...webdawg1

That is off a 77-8 280Z, I used one on my 240Z and it was a perfect fit. I see the brackets all the time but the tank is always gone. I do have a extra bracket I will never use if you find a tank and need the bracket.

i got mine from MSA. radiator overflow bottle:

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PCLC02/16-7000

Hi Jason:

Can you give me the dimensions of the MSA tank? Of picture of it in the car so I can get a perspective of it's size?

thanks,

Carl

Anyone recognize this specific radiator overflow/recovery bottle? I need this exact one if I can find it.

thanks,

Carl

Brad,

I just saw a overflow bottle on eBay. Item #220163984160 The auction runs out on November 3rd, so you have plenty of time to look around/think about it...just plug in that number in the search block and it should take you right to it...hope ya get it...

webdawg1

Hi Jason:

Can you give me the dimensions of the MSA tank? Of picture of it in the car so I can get a perspective of it's size?

thanks,

Carl

i'll get a pic up as soon as i get home tonight... it's pretty small. i'd say close to a 7" cube

I bought one from Advance Auto that just barely fits in the space at the left front of the engine bay:

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=23210&cat=500&ppuser=3035

I am not sure how similar it is to the part that Motorsport sells, but it looks about the same.

I am not sure that it is really needed. My radiator stays full, and there isn't much fluid in that tank.

I've got a spare surge tank from a ZX that you would be welcome to have for shipping. You would need to find or fabricate a mounting bracket like in post #3. Also, if you wished, you could rig up a low level indicator light since the tank I have has the float and wiring for such a thing.