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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 20:14:27

Title: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 20:14:27

Hi all, i need to replace the expansion tank on my 2.6 due to a faulty coolant level sensor. It keeps telling me to check but the level is fine.I cant find anyhting on the maintenance guides, so is it that simple to replace?Thanks :)

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: Abiton on 26 September 2011, 20:22:39

Quote from: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 20:14:27

Hi all, i need to replace the expansion tank on my 2.6 due to a faulty coolant level sensor. It keeps telling me to check but the level is fine.I cant find anyhting on the maintenance guides, so is it that simple to replace?Thanks :)

Yes.

Good opportunity to flush whole system - esp. radiator and heater matrix -  and change coolant (cheap on TC from Vx)  before/while fitting new expansion tank.  Then it'll stay clean and see-through for much longer, and your engine (and passengers) will thank you for your thoroughness.  :)

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: Andy B on 26 September 2011, 20:24:16

Quote from: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 20:14:27

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 so is it that simple to replace?Thanks :)

Yes.  :y Hoses are obvious - pair of pliers or water pump pliers or if you really want to, there are proper pliers for the job. On the wing there is a hair grip type clip that you just pull upwards to remove - you might need a small screw driver to start it off. And a 2 pin plug at the base.  :y :y

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 20:26:55

Thanks for the prompt reply guys, and all advice noted... :y :y

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: symes on 26 September 2011, 20:31:14

When pulling up clip careful it doesn't ping off Also after clip wriggle tank towards engine-it slides off little lugs underneath then lift and remove plug underneath.Take about 3-5 mins to do. :y

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: shadwell1981 on 26 September 2011, 20:43:42

i need to replace mine for same reason. been quoted £45.00 all in at local dealers for new coolant tank. been looking on ebay and if one comes up, either has no sensor or the sensor fitted is broken. i just clear message off display and carry on. it become second nature to do that now!

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: albitz on 26 September 2011, 20:49:46

Got a good one here if you dont want to pay dealer prices mate. ;)

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: Andy B on 26 September 2011, 21:01:53

Quote from: shadwell1981 on 26 September 2011, 20:43:42

i need to replace mine for same reason. been quoted £45.00 all in at local dealers for new coolant tank. ....

Check the price at he dealers, I'm sure I paid around £35 for mine, but that was a few years ago.  :y

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 21:51:26

I have been quoted £36 from my local VX dealer, and apperently it comes with the new sensor? ??? :-\

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: T-rev on 26 September 2011, 22:43:10

Sorry for my last post, of course it comes with a new sensor...Didn`t read Shadwells response properly where "he had seen them on e-bay with no sensor"...Need to spend more time reading, and less eagerness to get in and type...LOL  :y :y :y

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: zzr600 on 29 September 2011, 20:09:11

Albs, how much?

Title: Re: Expansion Tank Renewal
Post by: albitz on 29 September 2011, 21:08:15

I will reply via PM mate, as since this thread was started it has been requested (quite fairly imo) by admins to keep buying/selling matters to the relevant section,or via PM,s. :y