Can anyone give some advice on how to replace the coolant tank on the 2012 xf1100? I tried to remove the frame member that is running tight to it but cant get it to slide out of the way and now I have a nut that came out of the tube (not sure hoe to get that back in either) I have fought with this stupid split tank for way too long. Thanks
I have two of the 1100 turbo's that the tank has ruptured . I believe I see the issue and have modified my new tank"s . The over flow hose connection in the tank has a very small hole going into cap bleed area and the radiator cap has a gasket on top . Your cap relieves at 16 psi witch is high to begin with . Now if your machine does get hot and the water cannot get out of that small hole , your going to build more pressure yet and your tank is going to come apart at seem . I have drilled that outlet out to 3/16" , the hole originally isn't even 1/8" . Just be careful that you don't drill into the seat area for the rubber seal of the cap . This is my opinion and have not had any trouble since . Have put on a lot of miles .
Thanks for the reply Krom. I had already figured it out. What a pain in the butt. Arnie's cat shack sells aluminum tanks but they are just under $300.00, so I went with an oem tank. I will now be running with my scratchers out no matter what the conditions are. Thanks again.
Helps to have the sled on a lift to take the weight off the front end to get those spars out. Also I believe I took all the preload out of the front shock springs