berti_00

Hey guys i am working on making an IC tank for my car and getting rid of the small split cooling reservoir. I have a question on were could i make a drain point or run it down too???

i just made this model out of a cardboard box and this is not final or anything until i make it fit perfect and clean, and the cabin filter outline which is the last thing to worry about but my main concern would be a drain point and were to run it down too???

Hulk

Rather just unscrew the return line and run the pump to evac the water or put a T on the return line and run a tap on it and every time you wanna drain turn the tap and run the pump so it drains out instead of back into the tank

Hulk

Btw these days dads makes that tank and not expensive, just buy it from him

berti_00

how much are they? i've never looked into them...

and do they have the drain point or no?

Hulk

Don't know if they do, maybe 500-600$
Just email dads or I can get you in contact with the guy who made mine
I think he still has the mock up

berti_00

i just emailed them, but i doubt he can make it for what i can make it for. Plus this is more fun for me

Hulk

With material and fab work and welding, you will be close to that unless you do all your own fab work and welding

211.070

I got a quote for a trunk tank from him @ $330. I this this one would be much cheaper. This would be due to the fact that there is not an internal pump.

Hulk

He mass produces trunk tanks and has them in stock, this tank is specifically for this car

cij911

+1...Also he makes a nice tank for the rear that fits inside the spare tire or you can get one of his generic tanks...either way, you can get a tank for ~$250 from him.

berti_00

I am more interested on how to execute a drain point rather if dads makes tanks cheaper or not...

cij911

Sorry I am a bit confused ...If you are able to mock up a tank and bend sheet metal and weld, clearly you can add a 3/4" fitting to the bottom of the tank ?? Just use a simple plumbing valve so you can drain the tank in a minute.

You could also add a T to the output line (lower of the two) and have a line with the valve drain down the right side (passenger side) of the engine bay...

berti_00

Thank you sir ^^^ will look into that

ginger55k

If your fabricating your own tank may I suggest you design the feed and return lines on the underside of the tank, that way your hose lines can be hidden over the front wheel arch liner to your HE, as stated you could fit a third drain line for when you need it, best thing is that once you have vented your IC system you can drain down the tank to a very low level prior to adding ice.

A thread of mine with a picture of my front tank with links to the uk site

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post5881598

WANTED!!

If you're looking for entertainment, feeling like fabbing up two?

WANTED!!

BTW, I also love your intake setup.

berti_00

hmm to be honest i will be using the braided stainless hoses and they kinda look bad *** but i know what you mean... its all preference of what you want i guess.. but yours looks great

berti_00

i am makeing one for my buddy that is close by me but ones i get it perfected if you wanted one dude i could swing one for you...

berti_00

..ohhh and thank you hehe

ginger55k

The braided lines do look good.

Another thing I did was to connect a spare set of battery trickle charge leads to the small battery for ease if a recharge was required due to location of the tank.

WANTED!!

Don't threaten me with a good time. I may take you up on that. I'm only a short road trip away.

berti_00

Been out of town so not much time getting this done so here is this and just need to test fit than cut the holes add fitting etc

sircl55amg

nice !!!

mine is still under construction lol !!!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ngine-bay.html

99lightning

Man u do great work

viper04

Berti
make a few, I'm sure some member will buy them.