Beware of Weapon-r power steering tank!
#16
12-07-2011, 06:44 PM
#19
04-12-2012, 11:31 AM
same thing here!!!
sorry for bumping old trheard but did you guy think if I can find someone locally that can weld me a baffle inside the weapon r tank it will resolve the problem(and replace the fitting)??
Thanks
sorry for bumping old trheard but did you guy think if I can find someone locally that can weld me a baffle inside the weapon r tank it will resolve the problem(and replace the fitting)??
Thanks
#20
04-12-2012, 03:12 PM
#21
04-14-2012, 04:21 AM
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I am not sure if anyone is using this tank with positive results, but I want to share my experience with it for anyone who may consider it.
I believe it has a design flaw as it is a sealed tank where the OEM tank is chambered and vented.
I bought one to enhance the engine bay with more polished stuff but it caused a problem almost instantly. I installed the tank properly and then proceeded to turn the car on (with the lip off) to get the air out of the system which resulted in the entire engine bay being covered in fluid. I thought that must have been the ait purging, so I added new fluid to the proper level and put the cap on. I started the car again and the PS pump sounded like a tortured seal. I tured the wheel around a few times and the sound went away. I took the car for a test drive but once I got a block away from my house and I lost the power steering. When I got back to my garage, I popped the hood to see fluid bubbling from the welds of the tank. I slowly unscrewed the cap to let the pressure out and fluid (again) exploded everywhere. I removed it, reinstalled it, and tested it with the same results. I called Weapon-r and they couldnt tell me if they have any sucessful feedback on these so I remove it and reinstalled the OEM tank and all new fluid. I started the car and guess what?....instantly, the problem was fixed.
I am not putting down the quality or customer service of Weapon-r because the product quailty was very nice and they agreed to handle the return of the product. Unfortunately, this product was made without enough research which resluted in a faulty product.
Please post your experience with this particular product.
-Sean
I believe it has a design flaw as it is a sealed tank where the OEM tank is chambered and vented.
I bought one to enhance the engine bay with more polished stuff but it caused a problem almost instantly. I installed the tank properly and then proceeded to turn the car on (with the lip off) to get the air out of the system which resulted in the entire engine bay being covered in fluid. I thought that must have been the ait purging, so I added new fluid to the proper level and put the cap on. I started the car again and the PS pump sounded like a tortured seal. I tured the wheel around a few times and the sound went away. I took the car for a test drive but once I got a block away from my house and I lost the power steering. When I got back to my garage, I popped the hood to see fluid bubbling from the welds of the tank. I slowly unscrewed the cap to let the pressure out and fluid (again) exploded everywhere. I removed it, reinstalled it, and tested it with the same results. I called Weapon-r and they couldnt tell me if they have any sucessful feedback on these so I remove it and reinstalled the OEM tank and all new fluid. I started the car and guess what?....instantly, the problem was fixed.
I am not putting down the quality or customer service of Weapon-r because the product quailty was very nice and they agreed to handle the return of the product. Unfortunately, this product was made without enough research which resluted in a faulty product.
Please post your experience with this particular product.
-Sean
Reading this post reminded me of the tag line in an old cigarette commercial from the 70s--"You've come a long way baby!"
#23
04-14-2012, 02:12 PM
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#24
04-14-2012, 04:59 PM
yeah I know but I have paid near 100$ new for that tank and I like it and it **** me off to pay for another one...just it case gave me your price shipped to Canada in pm....but for that thank if I weld a baffle it should work right?and what kind of bafle should I made?like the one in your tank with hole or like to oem and do I have to weld it to a specific height
Thanks
Thanks
#25
04-14-2012, 06:21 PM
yeah I know but I have paid near 100$ new for that tank and I like it and it **** me off to pay for another one...just it case gave me your price shipped to Canada in pm....but for that thank if I weld a baffle it should work right?and what kind of bafle should I made?like the one in your tank with hole or like to oem and do I have to weld it to a specific height
Thanks
Thanks
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