NC Miata Moroso Coolant Tank Replacement || NC Track Build

In this episode of the NC Miata track car build, the Moroso coolant expansion tank is getting installed. The coolant tank is the biggest flaw of the NC Miata, prone to cracking and leaking coolant, a potentially catastrophic failure. However, Moroso has a metal expansion tank that completely alleviates this issue. This episode walks through the install and the benefits!
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Removal of OEM Tank
02:47 Moroso Tank Install
03:55 Test Run and Coolant Bleed
04:19 All Finished!

[@robwalker8530]

Always use the factory spring clamps. They provide contstant pressure as the components expand and contract due to the heat cycle. Worm clamps do not. I replaced my reservoir with the same moroso tank and the stock clamps worked perfectly. The trick is you need the specialized clamp pliers to open the clamps all the way. Regular pliers are not as effective.

[@jacobborowiec9044]

I saw a couple of how-to videos for this project on youtube and in both videos the top comment said to reuse the factory spring clamps. I purchased clamp pliers and spent a good hour trying to get the original lower spring clamp back on before giving up (I could not get the clamp over the rib on the bottom of the Moroso tank) and using a worm clamp. I was able to reuse the top 2 spring clamps. What type of clamp pliers did you use to get it over the rib on the bottom?

[@kokrb]

Really good welding

[@running2redline]

Yeah they were all pretty much perfect, I imagine they have a machine do it since they are mass produced.

[@Woobi3]

Did your oem expansion tank cap fit the moroso tank? My 2012 cap didn't.

[@Woobi3]

nevermind lol, once mounted the cap, while a little tight, did work.

[@running2redline]

Sounds like you got it, it fits but yeah it’s pretty tight and take a fair bit of pushing down while twisting

[@predatorhunteranon8315]

Is there any benefit in a ally coolant tank?

[@running2redline]

None in terms of performance. Just increased reliability as that is the most likely failure for these cars. With this being a track car, weaknesses get exposed quickly, and wanted to avoid this one as a whole.

[@likethewords]

If the stock one fails it cannot be caught fast enough by the driver to avoid engine failure due to almost instant overheating.