Coolant Reservoir Clean Out

mountie · Jun 23, 2022

Rocket Man said:
I agree that there’s probably no way to clean one out once it’s stained but if someone tries, I’d like to see the results. Mine was so bad I couldn’t see the coolant level. Here’s before and after of the new one installed.View attachment 373517 View attachment 373518 It was $67 on Amazon.

I notice your A/C accumulator has that silver wrap... Where do I find it? I have looked, but no luck.

Rocket Man · Jun 23, 2022

2006Tahoe2WD said:
Yes, and also makes the engine compartment look nicer.

Agreed. I didn’t realize how bad that thing looked. Well worth it to me. And it’s not like I haven’t spent a bit of money making my engine compartment look nice either.

Rocket Man · Jun 23, 2022

mountie said:
I notice your A/C accumulator has that silver wrap... Where do I find it? I have looked, but no luck.

I have no idea, it was that way when I bought the truck.

mattt · Jun 23, 2022

mountie said:
I notice your A/C accumulator has that silver wrap... Where do I find it? I have looked, but no luck.

Item #1 in this search. Hopefully the link works...... https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...tioning,a/c+receiver+drier+/+accumulator,6972

mattt · Jun 23, 2022

mountie said:
Get a gallon of distilled water and dump it into it... let it drain.

Great idea.....Thanks

tom3 · Jun 23, 2022

Rocket Man said:
Agreed. I didn’t realize how bad that thing looked. Well worth it to me. And it’s not like I haven’t spent a bit of money making my engine compartment look nice either. View attachment 373519

I'm in L U S T with that engine compartment!

mountie · Jun 23, 2022

mattt said:
Item #1 in this search. Hopefully the link works...... https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...tioning,a/c+receiver+drier+/+accumulator,6972

Since my Yukon is an '05, Rock Auto does not show that part... I'll try to check if your '04 Tahoe part fits mine. ( I have the dual A/C system)..... But I could do a bit of fab to fit?

mattt · Jun 23, 2022

mountie said:
Since my Yukon is an '05, Rock Auto does not show that part... I'll try to check if your '04 Tahoe part fits mine. ( I have the dual A/C system)..... But I could do a bit of fab to fit?

My Tahoe has rear A/C also, but I would suspect that the accumulator is the same for at least 03-06 and possibly 01-06 Tahoe Yukon Suburban Escalade....as long as they all have rear A/C.

The factory original one on mine is in place as well. I'll bet your accumulator was replaced at some point in the past and they did not replace it or move it onto the new one? I will look at an 06 Yukon next time I'm at a PYP yard to see if I notice any last model GM SUV's without the insulation jacket.

mountie · Jun 23, 2022

mattt said:
My Tahoe has rear A/C also, but I would suspect that the accumulator is the same for at least 03-06 and possibly 01-06 Tahoe Yukon Suburban Escalade....as long as they all have rear A/C.

The factory original one on mine is in place as well. I'll bet your accumulator was replaced at some point in the past and they did not replace it or move it onto the new one? I will look at an 06 Yukon next time I'm at a PYP yard to see if I notice any last model GM SUV's without the insulation jacket.

They all don't show that part for my year.... ( I ordered it anyway) Geeze $10 to ship, but what the heck..... maybe you can take a photo of yours? I'm just curious...

89Suburban · Jun 23, 2022

Rocket Man said:
I agree that there’s probably no way to clean one out once it’s stained but if someone tries, I’d like to see the results. Mine was so bad I couldn’t see the coolant level. Here’s before and after of the new one installed.View attachment 373517 View attachment 373518 It was $67 on Amazon.

F*ck yeah dude!!!! :happy107:

89Suburban · Jun 23, 2022

mattt said:
My Tahoe has rear A/C also, but I would suspect that the accumulator is the same for at least 03-06 and possibly 01-06 Tahoe Yukon Suburban Escalade....as long as they all have rear A/C.

The factory original one on mine is in place as well. I'll bet your accumulator was replaced at some point in the past and they did not replace it or move it onto the new one? I will look at an 06 Yukon next time I'm at a PYP yard to see if I notice any last model GM SUV's without the insulation jacket.

mountie said:
They all don't show that part for my year.... ( I ordered it anyway) Geeze $10 to ship, but what the heck..... maybe you can take a photo of yours? I'm just curious...

How does that insul wrap mount? Just zip tied on there?

mattt · Jun 23, 2022

mountie said:
They all don't show that part for my year.... ( I ordered it anyway) Geeze $10 to ship, but what the heck..... maybe you can take a photo of yours? I'm just curious...

You can sort of see it in this thread I have going...but it's not a close up or clear picture, since it's just background 'noise.' If you would like a better picture or from a different angle, let me know and I'll snap one.

Engine swap '04 Tahoe 5.3 to 6.0

I'd go with aftermarket exhaust manifold bolts, possibly ARP. I bought some stainless #8 bolts iirc from Michigan Motorsports. If you're not sure about the O rings, if you have a Harbor Freight locally they sell a whole O ring kit with a bunch of different sizes for a really reasonable price...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

Sparksalot · Jun 23, 2022

Rocket Man said:
I give. New reservoir ordered. My cap still looks good so I’ll leave it for now. You guys are a terrible influence.

Pot calls kettle black.

mountie · Jun 23, 2022

89Suburban said:
How does that insul wrap mount? Just zip tied on there?

My guess..... Pull it up from the bottom? Maybe also remove the mounting strap "belt" first?
Getting it by by 7/5...... Then I'll figure it out.

S33k3r · Jun 23, 2022

mattt said:
Great idea.....Thanks

Something else you might try... Soak in plastic friendly cleaning product. Then rinses out as you previously had, add the distilled water, then set it out in the summer heat

mountie · Jun 24, 2022

mountie said:
My guess..... Pull it up from the bottom? Maybe also remove the mounting strap "belt" first?
Getting it by by 7/5...... Then I'll figure it out.

mountie · Jun 24, 2022

As soon as I receive the accumulator insulation, and I will see how to make it fit ( it is just cloth)...

I figured most members around my age went through putting on a stupid tight 'disco era' "Sergio Valenti" denim pants ( You had to lay on the floor to pull them on)....
Then, we can "dress anything"..... :party36:

Rocket Man · Jun 24, 2022

mountie said:
As soon as I receive the accumulator insulation, and I will see how to make it fit ( it is just cloth)...

I figured most members around my age went through putting on a stupid tight 'disco era' "Sergio Valenti" denim pants ( You had to lay on the floor to pull them on)....
Then, we can "dress anything".....

Chicks word those pants in the 60’s but no men that I knew…maybe that was a California thing.

mountie · Jun 24, 2022

Rocket Man said:
Chicks word those pants in the 60’s but no men that I knew…maybe that was a California thing.

Early '80's...... It was the Disco fashion for the time.....
( Didn't you watch the movie, " Saturday Night Fever"????????????? :chewie:

Rocket Man · Jun 24, 2022

mountie said:
Early '80's...... It was the Disco fashion for the time.....
( Didn't you watch the movie, " Saturday Night Fever"?????????????

Oh shizzle….I did so many drugs in the 80’s I completely forgot the 80’s.

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