FYI 2016 Model....and end of life for another Freightliner part.

[Chuggs]

Parked our rig yesterday after a nice three week trip. On walk around...noticed coolant residue on the rear hatch louvers. Upon further study...the Coolant Surge tank has a crack just above the seam...and oozes coolant. Ordered a replacement part and new cap. Doesn't look like a fun project...and if you're wondering --- YES, SPARTAN uses a metal tank. SPARTAN wasn't an option for the Ventana Lineup in 2016. So, if you're jammin' a 2016 or older Ventana, might give the surge tank a good visual inspection. Luckily, my crack was high enough that it didn't allow the fluid to all leak out.

 

[Neal]

I believe there is a newer style tank used, not sure when it went into production but if you replace yours (or have it replaced next visit to FCCC) they'll likely put in a newer version.

 

[Chuggs]

Yep...I looked up the part by VIN on Excellerator and the new part is same except -002 vs -001 ending on the PN. Direct replacement.

 

[stang37]

For the third year in a row at Gaffney they recommended replacing the surge tank due to cracks. Replaced it this time as it really looked bad. I believe the tank was around $225.00+ labor. I would have to review the billing to be certain about the cost

 

[Richpatty]

I guess the 2017 is the same tank? Maybe I should have them proactively replace it?

 

[Chuggs]

For the third year in a row at Gaffney they recommended replacing the surge tank due to cracks. Replaced it this time as it really looked bad. I believe the tank was around $225.00+ labor. I would have to review the billing to be certain about the cost

Probably fair.

I found it at Find it Parts for $144.49, New Cap for $13.99...but they kill you on shipping. All up Shipping and Tax $227.66.

I'm hoping I can get to all of the mounting bolts without having to remove the radiator.
The plastic surge tank is a thing of beauty when it's new. Easy to sight the fluid level at a glance. But then time takes its toll. It becomes more difficult to read the level...the plastic gets hazy and discolored. You wonder at times...is that the fluid level or a stain from the coolant. I open the cap and use a camera probe to see the fluid. Oh well...when the new one is installed...I should be able to read the fluid level again at a glance.

 

[stang37]

Probably fair.

I found it at Find it Parts for $144.49, New Cap for $13.99...but they kill you on shipping. All up Shipping and Tax $227.66.

I'm hoping I can get to all of the mounting bolts without having to remove the radiator.
The plastic surge tank is a thing of beauty when it's new. Easy to sight the fluid level at a glance. But then time takes its toll. It becomes more difficult to read the level...the plastic gets hazy and discolored. You wonder at times...is that the fluid level or a stain from the coolant. I open the cap and use a camera probe to see the fluid. Oh well...when the new one is installed...I should be able to read the fluid level again at a glance.

I'm sure they did not remove the radiator or the bathroom floor. They remove the rubber covering around the tank as it didn't take them long. I would give them a call as not sure what all is required to remove the radiator.