I just noticed that the front plastic clip is broken. No matter how tight I make the bolt, the battery will slide around a bit. I would buy another tray from GM, but I have a feeling if I do that, the same thing will happen again. Any suggestions? I would like to keep the battery in the stock location. Thanks.
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The battery tray is integrated into the overflow container. You'll have to replace the entire assembly. Not sure if it would work, but you could try JB weld.
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I have repaired a lot of broken plastic pieces by first scuffing the area to be repaired with sand paper. Next, I cut out a piece of sheet metal large enough to cover and overlap the cracked or broken area. Then I mix up some epoxy and hardner and smear it all over the plastic........Then I put the sheet metal on top of that......then I cover the sheetmetal with more expoxy. When all that dries, the area you repaired is generally stronger than it was when new.2000 Camaro SS..........6 speed triple blackComment
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Mine broke the same way when the car was really new. I fixed it once, but the piece that broke off got lost and it's been that way the past 9 years. I think it's part of the whole coolant recovery tank assembly, so I'm sure it's not a 5 cent part at the dealer.Originally posted by Jeffs Black 97 Formula A4
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Recovery tank and tray are all one piece - part no 10402687. List price is $38.87. GMPartsDirect.com is $22.16 + shipping. If you print that out and take it to a dealer they will usually give you wholesale price.
Or try a junkyard. Parts manual shows the same part number for 93-02 V6 or V8!'95 Trans Am - A4, LE2 heads, LE1 cam, 1.6 ProMags, Comp R's, AS&M CAI, AS&M 54mm, MAC midlengths, Random Tech. cat, Borla cat back, PCMforless, Vigilante 2800, 3.73's, BMR LCAs/panhard/shock tower braceComment
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Trying JB Weld now, does not look like it will work since I can't get the pieces to mend at the exact place it broke. Worth a try I guess. If I have to replace, how hard is it to do? Thanks.Comment
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From what I remember, it was simple.'95 Trans Am - A4, LE2 heads, LE1 cam, 1.6 ProMags, Comp R's, AS&M CAI, AS&M 54mm, MAC midlengths, Random Tech. cat, Borla cat back, PCMforless, Vigilante 2800, 3.73's, BMR LCAs/panhard/shock tower braceComment
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Yea mine broke too. It must be common. I'll try glueing it.
LT4KM, 160' TS, MAF ends, TB-BP, GMPP 1.6 R/R, SLP CAI, LCA, Adj. tierod, BMR tower brace, 17x9"F/R, 275/40R17 GY F1 tires. WS6 Muffler, LS1 DS. 21mm rear sway bar. Soon to be LT4 heads, intake, & HOT camComment
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Mine is broke to.
I bought one from gmpartsdirect for $32.00
I just havent put it in yet.1995 Z28 Convertible, 350ci LT1 73K miles M6.
Dyno results: 301.5 RWHP 326.7 RWTQ
Performance Mods 4.10 gears, AS&M CAI, MADZ28 tune, Borla catback, RK Sport mid-length headers, LT4 valve springs, CC pro mag 1.6 RR's, LT4 KM, MSD OVC wires, TB bypass, 160 t-stat, SLP clutch plate w/Kevlar dual friction disk, 52MM TB, TB air foil, 1LE aluminum driveshaft, ASP UD pulley, LS1 brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads, LCA's and PHB.
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I've replaced mine after trying the JB Weld approach. The epoxy lasts only a little while then it gives out. Epoxying plastic can be difficult to get a good bond. The new design has reinforcement webbing molded into the plastic so they knew the original design was bad. I don't know if the new design will improve the life. Hopefully the design was tested out.
Warren96 T/A,WS6,M6
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Ok, got as far as taking the old tray/tank out, but how do you remove the hose that is connected on the tank (where the battery sits)? Thanks.Comment
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JOB IS DONE!
Nevermind, figured it out myself. I had to jam a screwdriver underneath the rubber grommet, then yank out the metal hose. I then placed the grommet in the new tank, and reinstalled the hose. On the other hand, I can't believe the sludge buildup on the tube that goes in the reservoir. I flushed the coolant at the recommended interval also.
Thank you all for your help! I just hope the new one does not break also (the new one has the three "reinforcement" plastic bulges as described in Warren's post).Comment
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