PS Resevoir Flopping Around

[jtp]

The upper clip on the PS Resevoir where it clips into the coolant Resevoir just snapped off. There is evidence of a PS fluid leak around the Resevoir but I’m assuming that’s just from the Resevoir flopping around.

This is a new failure to me, usually I just get the common failures.

My questions are:
1) repair seems straightforward, I just replace the Resevoir and once hooked up bleed air out of the system. Am I missing anything?
2) Is this just 19 year old plastic breaking or the sign of any other issues (coolant tank getting weak and expanding or something)?

Thanks!

[abscate]

Just old plastic in cold weather. You could just wedge it in with foam or a zip tie for a simple repair

Make sure the hoses aren't fouling the serp belt. If you do replace, just tip it to burp air, I don't think there is a bleed procedure but will check

[jtp]

I went ahead and ordered one. It is insanely cold here in the Mideast this year so I can see how that could make it brittle.

I wish they would have kept the 850 design I’m used to. Never had an issue with those reservoirs.