I have 2 bottles under the fairing of my zzr1100 which one is the coolant bottle? Please

Hello Georgiann Dockery and welcome to ""FIXYA""...

Not knowing PRECISELY what a 2008 TORRENT
recovery bottle looks like... I cheated and used
he ROCKAUTO website to see SEVERAL iterations
( abundant: very popular ( not a good OMEN )).

(((Parts USUALY popular when they're FRAIL))).

Of what the market depicts as YOUR BOTTLE
(see here):
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,2008,torrent,3.4l+v6,1441011,cooling+system,coolant+recovery+tank,10457

I would vigorously recommend NOT trying to
disconnect the "hose" (drain) from EITHER
side of that PLASTIC bottle...

There are so MANY replacement options... the
only logical conclusion is that it BREAKS like
a Christmas Tree Ornament...

Disconnect from the PRESSURE CAP side
and lower THAT end until your bottle empties.

FOR serious heating/cooling issues...
Your "expansion" bottle is FAIRLY
MEANINGLESS.. Please do not hesitate to
bring your SYMPTOMS here...

I am sure you will get some SERIOUS support.

Cold pressure testing your system ... like:
https://www.amazon.com/Stant-12270-Cooling-System-Pressure/dp/B0002SRGWU/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547174804&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=stant+cold+pressure

is an EXCELLENT place to start...

QUICKLY finds... blown gaskets, loose hoses, seals,
soft plugs... defective hoses... radiator/core failures...
(etc.) is a cold quiet (engine off) circumstance.

I can recommend no finer beginning to trouble-
shoot heating/cooling issues (cheap & easy).

Hope this helps.
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It goes on the small tube just under the radiator cap on the side of the neck.

That's the coolant overflow bottle. The cap has a dipstick on it.

start simple , fill bottle and look for a leak in the bottom of bottle, bottle may have crack ,it won't empty on its own unless theres a leak some where. look under vehicle and try to spot leaks , look around hose connections.

Yes you can do it yourself

Degas Bottle Removal

1. Drain radiator (8005) until engine coolant is out of degas bottle. Disconnect radiator overflow hose (8075) and engine coolant vent hose at degas bottle.
   

1. Remove power steering oil reservoir retaining screws and position power steering oil reservoir (3A697) out of the way.
   

1. Remove degas bottle return hose and clamp. Remove degas bottle retainers and remove degas bottle.
   

Installation

1. Position degas bottle in vehicle and install retaining screw and nut. Tighten retaining bolt and nut to 9-12 Nm (80-106 lb-in).
   

1. Connect degas bottle hose and clamp to degas bottle.
   

1. Position power steering oil reservoir onto degas bottle and install retaining screws securely.
   

1. Connect radiator overflow hose and engine coolant vent hose to degas bottle.
   

1. Fill and bleed engine cooling system as described. Check for coolant leaks and proper engine coolant level after engine reaches normal operating temperature.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 8100 Radiator Cap 2 - Nut (1 Req'd) 3 - Bolt and Retainer (1 Req'd) 4 - Nut (1 Req'd) 5 - Bolt (1 Req'd) 6 - Coolant Recovery Hose 7 - Coolant Return Hose 8 - Coolant Recovery Hose 9 8A808 Degas Bottle A - Tighten to 9-12 Nm (80-106 Lb-In)

Hope this helps.

Zeppelinx12

Check coolant level in bottle.

Check for updated CTS ( Coolant Temperature Sensor.) in hose at rear of cylinder head.

Check for coolant creeping up loom from coolant res; bottle.

Check Grounds under battery.

If you need Illistration I Can Email it to you Im at
rejakwilson @ aol.com

Removal

CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs, the service change interval on Extended Life Coolant will be reduced from 6 years/150,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.

1. Drain radiator until engine coolant is out of degas bottle. Disconnect radiator overflow hose and engine coolant vent hose at degas bottle.
2. Remove power steering oil reservoir retaining screws and position power steering oil reservoir out of the way.
3. Remove degas bottle return hose and clamp. Remove degas bottle retainers and remove degas bottle.

Installation

1. Position degas bottle in vehicle and install retaining screw and nut. Tighten retaining bolt and nut to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs.)
2. Connect degas bottle hose and clamp to degas bottle.
3. Position power steering oil reservoir onto degas bottle and install retaining screws securely.
4. Connect radiator overflow hose and engine coolant vent hose to degas bottle.

the overflow bottle probobly has a crack in the seam of the bottle.you can replace the bottle or remove it and use some epoxy to repair it.

the water pump is leaking it will need replaced its possible the thermostat is now damaged and cylinder head

Are you sure the coolant is still low in the bottle. The coolant sensor thats in the bottle has a float that can stick. If it sticks the low coolant light will stay on even if the coolant level is right. Try tapping on the coolant reservoir bottle in the area where the electrical wire enters it. Not too hard. If that is the porblem the light should reset.