Need ideas on flushing 582 poly oil tank

[t j]

Do any of these look like it?
http://www.cps-parts.com/menus/rtx/p...eservoirs.html

[beeryboats]

Here is what I have. Notice the nice white bird poop!

[beeryboats]

And here is the coolant overflow tank.

[Av8r_Sed]

Those were the standard bottles provided with the kit.

[Paul Z]

Do any of these look like it?
http://www.cps-parts.com/menus/rtx/p...eservoirs.html

For the Prices on those bottles, I think I would go buy new ones, plastic does deteriorate and crack!

[beeryboats]

For the Prices on those bottles, I think I would go buy new ones, plastic does deteriorate and crack!

Paul, I'm confused, are you saying to look aftermarket (use the link) due to the price of the Kitfox bottles? Or just be sure to change the bottles?

I'm trying to figure out how the coolant bottle attaches to the firewall. The battery box completely covers the opposite side of the firewall from the bottle bracket. As you can see from the photos, I really need clear off the firewall so I can clean the bird poop off the blanket.

Jay

[Paul Z]

It is an experimental, you can use automotive parts. In my SLSA several of the parts are available from my local automotive parts house.
Even if you feel you must replace with Kitfox parts.
Yes, I would replace the plastic tanks. If I'm working on a plane that has set idle for years. The first thing I would do is squeeze the tank to see if it was brittle. The plastic deteriorates because of the fuel, the age of the tank, temperature changes, hot to cold, back to hot. All would cause me concern.
Even if Kitfox sells the parts at $50 per tank, I would replace them. It's safer, cheaper, and to replace them before they fail, especially if they fail in flight.

[Paul Z]

Also, if you look several of the Tanks a Rotax specific tanks.

[beeryboats]

Well I was totally confused! Yes, no doubt, change all rubber and plastic anything! I thought you may have been warning me about Kitfox prices on plastic bottles. I do not care!!! I told the engine builder, price is not an issue. Mistake? Maybe. Piece of mind, priceless. I want it right. I had my wife and 12 year old daughter with me when we dropped off the engine. I introduced my daughter as my co-pilot. I think he got the picture.

This just got me thinking. What about the pitot tube plumbing? I better just look into that. I may need to replace that too.
Jay

[Paul Z]

Rotax recommends replacing all engine hoses every 5 years.