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Nov 3, 2018 | 01:44 PM

renoduckman

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From: reno nevada

Coolant leaks

Found a small leak on the degas bottle. If that is correct term for the plastic that you add coolant to. No big deal but it's hunting season and I need use of my truck.
Normally I'd order from Riff raff or similar place. Can I get one from local auto parts store, pros and cons? Do I need one from Ford , what options?
thanks Joe

Nov 3, 2018 | 02:09 PM

Brother Les

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If it has a leak, then I assume that it is not holding pressure for the coolant system. I do not think that you would need a Ford sDealer one. Call the local auto stores and see if they are available. I see online that they go for around 45.00. If you have a good cap, keep it for if needed later.

https://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts...d=218799081117

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/sinis...le-7-3l-99-03/

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/coola...-bottle-99-03/

https://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/m...SABEgJOWfD_BwE

Nov 3, 2018 | 06:09 PM

timmyboy76

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Goin off of what Brother Les mentioned, especially the cap. Im rock'n an auto store res. Installed it with the cap that came with. Next day, 40 miles later, while waiting in parking lot, for shiats i checked bottle. Sure enough, cap off and wedged between battery. Just so happened to have the oem in doir. Installed IT and thru the aftermarket in the glovebox. Benn good since..20k/1yr later

Nov 3, 2018 | 06:16 PM

Colorado350

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It’s most likely the seam, drain the Degas bottle and clean up the seam. Buy yourself a plastic welding kit, I bought the one in the link I’ll provide from Walmart. I welded the entire seam with it on my new bottle from Clay, it’s been over a year now without issue. You can have yours fixed in an hour.

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Nov 3, 2018 | 09:01 PM

StrokedRanchero

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I bought one back in may at a local chain store, O'Reillys. I think it was a Dorman product, for 45-55.00. The cap came with it.

Nov 4, 2018 | 09:52 PM

'88 E-350

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I bought a super cheapo from Amazon and it's working, but only have a couple months on it. I think it was cheaper when I ordered it.

Amazon

Another option would be a Permatex radiator repair kit, it's a special epoxy along with some fiberglass to make a really strong patch. I've only used it once and it held up very well.