Header tank for WG CRD

[gibrate1]

I'm planning on replacing all my coolant hoses as well as the header tank (coolant reservoir with radiator cap) on my 03' WG during July. Where is the best place to source a new header tank other than the Jeep dealer?

[bodgie]

Hi gibrate1,

I think you may struggle to find one if I'm honest, Jeep may have one but you won't know until you try, it would be worthwhile calling them for a price for shits and giggles.

This is the part number for the bottle 52079798ab.

I'd be interested to hear how you get on, as I suspect you may need to buy a second hand one.

Out of curiosity, why do you want to change it?

Jason

[gibrate1]

On some cars, header tanks are prone to cracking and releasing coolant due to age/mileage (the one on my jeep is made out of thicker plastic). Another reason would be for the OD diameters of the coolant ports on the header tank. I really don't want to.pull off my existing tank to get measurements, due to this Jeep being my only vehicle (spend a week bleeding system) and would be convenient if someone else already knows these dimensions.

I have asked my nearest Jeep dealer for some parts and they were somewhat reasonable compared to most Jeep dealers. However, I knew I could have got these parts for half the price from Moparpartsoverstock.

[bodgie]

I've tried ordering WJ CRD parts from moparoverstock and the transition is always declined as these parts can't be exported.

Often they don't have stock either, even though they say they do, so you need to be a little careful.

Jason

[Classic Boy]

There is one on a parts donor car I have that was water tight when it came to me don't recall if it is 2002 or 2003 are the different?

[bodgie]

Originally Posted by Classic Boy

There is one on a parts donor car I have that was water tight when it came to me don't recall if it is 2002 or 2003 are the different?

They are the same.

Jason

[Adrian D]

Originally Posted by gibrate1

On some cars, header tanks are prone to cracking and releasing coolant due to age/mileage (the one on my jeep is made out of thicker plastic). Another reason would be for the OD diameters of the coolant ports on the header tank. I really don't want to.pull off my existing tank to get measurements, due to this Jeep being my only vehicle (spend a week bleeding system) and would be convenient if someone else already knows these dimensions.

I have asked my nearest Jeep dealer for some parts and they were somewhat reasonable compared to most Jeep dealers. However, I knew I could have got these parts for half the price from Moparpartsoverstock.

I can measure all the ports, as I have two extra overflow tanks. One cracked, one with a stuck level float.
AFAIK the same tank was used even from 1999, on the 3.1 diesel, up to 2005. The tank I have now is from a 3.1 diesel.

The cap is available from the dealer cheap. I never checked for a new overflow tank.