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corres78

11-06-2011, 08:58 AM

Hi everyone!

This is my oil reservoir for Sohn adapter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3Jv2YTW9A

The reservoir is from a Honda Dio AF18 Scooter. It has an oillevelsensor too.

How it's made:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18720&h=4f7d694bc0501b85be6cf53225287d1c75150881
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18721&h=f13a45b5081f3cd90931a4b10c24ed7b21e725ee
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18722&h=918193f8e51ec79fafbce50e3c761121aef731ce
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18724&h=ef657bd02c451a40099a4448fa8e694c0fd63540
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18735&h=66d3ea81dc177856daa053d8a614dae5302372c2
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18736&h=51cebd3bb73fa67909cfb86672c78d1ae87b1c8f
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18739&h=c9414ba53637b5da6e2f7e15cf6f0e3e51ddad42
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18742&h=34658b05a3dc83be93e64a29ca8f9d19b3637907
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18745&h=0417f3f247fbd2d7b962da19b9aa301e56414ace
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18743&h=029ae2e469baf256e066589032205eb95da2c2c6
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18747&h=bcd2a9bfabcfde09f02ddda2d0173ca2796c7455
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18748&h=206a2662ba171b236e538aa6ef2c910408b9a02e
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18749&h=12d57ca4bcdabbc04b261b31b85adb9563c508a5
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18750&h=8dadf49a7cc5d79e6cd4121019df9d09932e78c8
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18751&h=45e73e2b6dd993e223b2c0618a8c315a121f6472
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=18753&h=d60a0cf2db28c75e2f276bbe39f06668e0b4adb1

The reservoir is a little bit shaky yet, but it's not a tragic. :)

Tamas

11-06-2011, 10:28 AM

Awesome work. The best-looking reservoir solution yet, IMO. Looks like as if it was stock.

Is this also an oil reservoir for that scooter? Where did you get it? I was trying to find it but didn't know what exactly to look for... or maybe my search skills are impaired :lol:

corres78

11-06-2011, 11:29 AM

Thank you Tamas :)

Yes, this reservoir is originally a two stroke oiltank of this scooter.
http://www.scooterinvasion.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1743

TeamRX8

11-06-2011, 11:58 AM

very nice job, thank you for the relevant contribution, tanks from outboard motors and ATVs might be other options

corres78

11-06-2011, 12:11 PM

Thank you TeamRX8 :)

Some details to the reservoir: 0,9 Liter volumen, 3 mm wall (strong enough and unbreakable). The clear hose is 470 mm long, has 2 mm wall, internal diameter is 11mm.

Tamas

11-06-2011, 12:37 PM

corres78

11-06-2011, 12:53 PM

Was this just a one-off chance you got this reservoir, or do you know a source where it can be purchased from? I don't seem to be able to find this part. Do you know the part number?
Even then, fabricating the bracket is probably tricky enough, but first things first...

Try to ask them: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/224273480/AF18_Scooter_part.html ;)

or: http://gemotoparts.com/en/product/body-parts/HONDA/1129.html

RX8Soldier

11-06-2011, 05:08 PM

looks great!
Might I recommend you add vocabulary to the DIY? (ie materials used, rough price estimate, tools needed, and maybe instructions)
Pics "should" be sufficient, but we all know how people are these days ;) I don't want to sound like a nag, but it's what the DIY forum is for (to help the "needy" lol)

WhiteDealershipRice

11-06-2011, 07:21 PM

Well done sir, well done.

That looks like the solution Mazda SHOULD have equipped the car from the factory. (it is not easy to make a modification look OEM. & you have done it beautifully; even maintaining the functionality of the plastic engine cosmetic cover.

Bravo.

I'm now in the hunt for a SOHN adapter, & a dio oil tank...

dynamho

11-07-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks for that corres78. Nice solution!

9krpmrx8

11-07-2011, 12:03 PM

Looks good, I wish someone would just make a solution and sell it. I have gone through a couple of setups and still have not found the perfect solution.

Tamas

11-07-2011, 12:40 PM

^^ I suggested the same thing to corres78 on the German forum already but it doesn't look like this will happen... apparently it is not that easy for him to make this a product. I can understand that... getting a reliable source for the tanks and fabricate the bracket en masse may pose problems. And then there would be a need to have a certain guaranteed number of customers buying it too.

TeamRX8

11-08-2011, 12:29 PM

Did you try Googling "oil injection tank" for ideas? Stuff is all over the internet

NewKid

12-14-2011, 11:16 AM

I just ran across this....what is it for? I understand that it holds oil...and I know our cars require a little bit of oil to be injected into the ports...is this just a supplemental tank that just delivers more oil to the ports...if so where does it tie into? I hope I dont sound too dumb lol

9krpmrx8

12-14-2011, 11:17 AM

TeamRX8

12-14-2011, 01:48 PM

yes, less posting and more searching and reading for Lil' Billy

Bradleybourbon

12-30-2011, 09:44 PM

Here is my under $30 Lowe's special Sohn adapter oil reservoir with a modified oil level indicator from a Kawasaki jet ski oil tank. I fail at every paint job it seems but I just wanted something to hide the white/primer/glue. This only a temporary solution until I know how the components will fit in my engine bay next fall.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2qsvz2p.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/168962u.jpg

Tamas

12-30-2011, 10:49 PM

Based on the looks, I would have never guessed that this is a Sohn oil reservoir :)

Bradleybourbon

12-30-2011, 11:11 PM

Based on the looks, I would have never guessed that this is a Sohn oil reservoir :)

I think if you saw the size of the Jet Ski tank you might understand. I purchased it thinking it might fit under the hood of my car and it was the size of a 5 gallon gas can (only $10 on ebay with the electronic level so I can't complain.) Since I am unsure of how my engine accessories will be placed in the upcoming months I didn't want to devote any more time researching or money into something that will not be permanent.

Leejin

01-18-2012, 09:59 AM

corres78

01-23-2012, 09:09 AM

Many thanks for all your nice comments guys! :)

The system is since yesterday in work and it everything seems to be nice! :Peace:
The oillevel sensor is not installed yet.
(The reservoir is since ca. 2000 km (1300 miles) / 2.5 Months in the car without any problem!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_13Cp6vKhdQ

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=19030&h=002a0ce0c69b55e429c7064ca47e605ff50b8182
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=19029&h=2459d308ad2ae9c2e69d2957f55399a150d03b49