Hi,

Today I removed the coolant reservoir from my 1988 Dodge Dakota for a much needed cleaning, and while doing so, I noticed a hole at the top of the reservoir.

I'd imagine this is just an overflow, but I'd like to confirm this.


Thank you in advance.


1988 Dodge Dakota Coolant Reservoir

1988 Dodge Dakota Coolant Reservoir

1988 Dodge Dakota Coolant Reservoir

 

Yeah, overflow/vent.

 

Yep, just the overflow vent.

If you DO get it clean, let us know how you did.

RwP

 

I'd let it soak in water with Dawn dish liquid and bleach and take some bottle brushes to it after. You could always try some fizzy denture cleaner.

 

Thanks for the confirmation, guys.

Getting a replacement would have been difficult. After a quick Google search, it’s evident they’re not very common or readily available.

This is along the lines of what I was thinking. It’s fairly easy and can be done with common household items.

I did, however, find a video where an acid mixture was used, and afterwards, it looked like a brand new reservoir.

My primary goal is simply getting the dirt out of the reservoir, not so much returning the reservoir to its original white color.

I’m also thinking about using hydrogen peroxide.



I’ll update this thread with the results of whatever method I decide to go with.