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A tank part for a heat exchanger manifold of the type comprising separate tank a header parts joined to form a tubular manifold comprises an elongate channel-shaped member (18) and at least one partition member (6,8) fitted transversely therein, wherein the tank part is provided with inwardly protru

A tank part for a heat exchanger manifold of the type comprising separate tank a header parts joined to form a tubular manifold comprises an elongate channel-shaped member (18) and at least one partition member (6,8) fitted transversely therein, wherein the tank part is provided with inwardly protruding deformed regions on opposite sides of the or each partition to hold this in position, which comprise inwardly protruding dimples (24), and/or tabs (40,42) bent from portions upstanding from edge regions of the tank part.

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A tank part for connection to a header part to form a heat exchanger manifold, which tank part comprises an elongate generally channel-shaped member and at least one partition member fitted in the channel to extend transversely thereacross, wherein the tank part is provided with inwardly deformed re

A tank part for connection to a header part to form a heat exchanger manifold, which tank part comprises an elongate generally channel-shaped member and at least one partition member fitted in the channel to extend transversely thereacross, wherein the tank part is provided with inwardly deformed regions on opposite sides of the at least one partition member in the longitudinal direction of the tank part to retain the at least one partition in position, wherein the inwardly deformed regions have inwardly protruding dimples formed in the wall of the tank part, and wherein two pairs of dimples are provided for the at least one partition. A method of assembly of a tank part for a heat exchanger manifold of the type having separate tank and header parts joined to form a tubular manifold comprising the steps of: a) providing a generally channel-shaped tank part and at least one partition member; b) fitting the at least one partition member into the channel to extend transversely across the channel; c) inwardly deforming the tank part on opposite sides of the at least one partition member to retain this in position; and wherein in step c) a punch tool directed at the outside of the tank part is employed to form inwardly protruding dimples.