expansion tank mounting query

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type53b
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expansion tank mounting query

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hi all currently fixing up my 81 mk2 rocco. it has the old top fill radiator,this is leaking at the bottom so now is the perfect opportunity to fit the sealed radiator and header tank. but i have hit a snag, i cant work out how the header tank is attached to the side of the suspension strut tower.cant really see anything in the haynes book of lies. so could anyone enlighting me as to how it it attached? if it is some sort of a bracket,does anyone know the part number? thanks . :help:


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Re: pics needed

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try vagcat


171805339 - bracket for reservoir


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type53b
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Re: pics needed

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GTXTRA wrote:try vagcat


171805339 - bracket for reservoir
thank you!


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Re: expansion tank mounting query

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If you get stuck I have a complete car sitting for spares and it has tank and mounting in it, happy to post either or both to you iuf you want, just PM me


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