Skidmen

All,
First time posting so I hope I get it right. I've got an 07 GT with a Saleen SC and my reservoir is leaking? I thought that it might have been a little over full at first so I had no problems with cleaning up the mess. Just had the oil changed last Friday and I think the service dept added some additional coolant because after running it through some twisties on the way home, I've got a bigger mess then before. I don't know if the cap is faulty or this is normal when you run these babies a bit hard?

Anyone have this issue? Thanks in advance for any insight.

And I know......Pics will come when the camera gets here!

Burnsy

welcome to the forums, someone with a saleen with come in here soon im sure

Skidmen

Mike,
Thanks. I've been a long time lurker but felt it was time to break the ice. Usually there seems to be lots of post from the S/C guys. But I realize that most are not online when I'm reading.

sevenleaf

I have many issues but not a leaking problem. Sorry I can't be of any help.

jbailer

This is actually very common and there are a couple solutions. I called Saleen and discussed it with them when I first got my sc and installed it. They said the problem is the resevoir neck is too thick. They told me the best fix is to shave down the inside of the neck of the resevoir tank so the cap could go all the way on. I never did that because it would invole first taking the resevoir back off again because you can't have any shavings getting in the tank. I think through use, my cap and neck wore together and it doesn't leak any more.

Another thing is the the cap that comes with the resevoir is very low pressure. I replaced it with a regular radiator cap (higher pressure). Not that you will have high pressure there, that water doesn't get very hot. Whatever, it is working for me. The other way to fix it is some people put 2 rubber washers in there for a better seal. -Joe

07SCGT

Mine leaked a little bit for the first 3-4 months that I had it and it just stopped on it's own one day.

PROMETHEUS PRIME

Starting with the cap is the best. If you have a pressure tester you can actually test the cap itself. Theres a lot of leaking caps even from the factory. Ive gone through 3 new ones off the shelf until I found a good one. Even bought a new tester thinking my took a dump.

teamgsxr

This is Jorge from Saleen Techline. It's an easy fix. Give me a call at 949-609-5935 or just follow the instruction below.

Intercooler Reservoir Modifications:
The inner edge of where the cap sits on thereservoir is too small and contacts the plastic on the cap rather than touching the gasket. The fix is to chamfer the inner edge of the reservoir, removing about 0.200. A 45 degree angle spec is not critical. The reservoir should be removed and flushed out to ensure that no piece of the plastic get caught inside.

MachMeNot

Another "fix" that others have done is to take the rubber seal out of another cap and add it to the "leaky" cap. The easy way for me was to buy a Stant Radiator Cap (p/n 11238)from Schuck's Auto Supply for $2.49. It has a smaller diameter center section, so it seats all the way, and I haven't had a leak since. It doesn't have the same pretty decal that the factory cap has, but it works.

HaneyMotorsport.Com

I have found that some have this problem and some don't. One thing to check is if the system is "burped" good enough. The intercooler cooling system really likes to hold air (pockets). Theses systems do build some pressure, but much as statedbefore, but do.

Casey