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Gascon

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Coolant Level Message
« on: 27 August 2007, 14:24:00 »
Omega 2.2 cd 2001
I get coolant level Message on Display. After having a look at it, I have come to the conclusion that the sensor can not be taken out and the header tank bottle needs replacing as a unit. I wonder if any of you guys can confirm this.
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #1 on: 27 August 2007, 15:52:22 »
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Omega 2.2 cd 2001
I get coolant level Message on Display. After having a look at it, I have come to the conclusion that the sensor can not be taken out and the header tank bottle needs replacing as a unit. I wonder if any of you guys can confirm this.
Thank you
Gascon

You're correct.  :y  I gave my header tank a good clean out with caustic and it 'cured' the message problem for a year or so. I ended up replacing the tank in the end with a new ne from vx - £30 IIRC
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #2 on: 27 August 2007, 16:17:18 »
Thanks for the reply.
I guess Ill have to order a new one
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #3 on: 27 August 2007, 16:47:46 »
whats caustic ?  :-/

Mine randomly pops up with it every few weeks or so, mine could do with a clean!  :)
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #4 on: 27 August 2007, 17:23:39 »
Not very nice stuff well not  at the strenght we use (32%) at work we use it as a detergent to internally clean our pipe work. It is an alkial. It burns skin too I have scars to prove it  :y  
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #5 on: 27 August 2007, 17:26:06 »
Have you tried taking it off and using a kettle descaling product in it,that may do the trick  :y  
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #6 on: 27 August 2007, 21:24:02 »
Interesting......

My warning msg appeared so I topped up a little and the message went away.  But came back again. I haven't had the system pressure checked , but can't see any evidence of a leak.

Does the caustic trick work because it lets the float move up and down freely???

As far as I could see, my float doesn't! But I would have thought that would have given me a warning msg all the time.  :-?
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #7 on: 27 August 2007, 21:25:38 »
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Interesting......

My warning msg appeared so I topped up a little and the message went away.  But came back again. I haven't had the system pressure checked , but can't see any evidence of a leak.

Does the caustic trick work because it lets the float move up and down freely???

As far as I could see, my float doesn't! But I would have thought that would have given me a warning msg all the time.  :-?
if you stick your finger on edge of float, can you push it down?
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #8 on: 27 August 2007, 21:27:16 »
Mines been on for about two weeks now. Plenty of coolant in there so another one to ignore I think ::)
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #9 on: 27 August 2007, 21:29:33 »
The connector can also fail, esp if some careless mechanic as missed the hole with coolant.
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #10 on: 28 August 2007, 13:34:42 »
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The connector can also fail, esp if some careless mechanic as missed the hole with coolant.

Sounds quite likely - esp pouring from 5L can and no funnel.

Can the connector be cleaned up or is it a gonner?  (I've got a similar sounding problem on my Elite - float is fine - message appears from time to time)

(caustic = caustic soda = sodium hydroxide.   Not nice stuff when concentrated and gets hot if you are disolving crystals - definitely use gloves and be very careful.    Its used in soap so is good at eating grime, but I doubt it will attack limescale - I think you need acid (descaler) for that (sorry - my chemistry is a bit rusty!))
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #11 on: 28 August 2007, 13:37:46 »
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The connector can also fail, esp if some careless mechanic as missed the hole with coolant.

Sounds quite likely - esp pouring from 5L can and no funnel.

Can the connector be cleaned up or is it a gonner?  (I've got a similar sounding problem on my Elite - float is fine - message appears from time to time)

(caustic = caustic soda = sodium hydroxide.   Not nice stuff when concentrated and gets hot if you are disolving crystals - definitely use gloves and be very careful.    Its used in soap so is good at eating grime, but I doubt it will attack limescale - I think you need acid (descaler) for that (sorry - my chemistry is a bit rusty!))
I've never successfully fixed one, I go down scrapper and get replacement.  But only £30 ish from dealer, so don't pay more than £5 for a working one...
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #12 on: 30 August 2007, 23:14:06 »
The float seems to be resting on the bottom of the expn tank.

Also noticed the beginnings of a circular crack in the tank, around the lid area. Guess I should replace it now before it blows?
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #13 on: 30 August 2007, 23:24:03 »
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Also noticed the beginnings of a circular crack in the tank, around the lid area. Guess I should replace it now before it blows?


Without a doubt ... if it fails under pressure during a run you could have a serious overheat problem :(
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Re: Coolant Level Message
« Reply #14 on: 30 August 2007, 23:34:03 »
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The float seems to be resting on the bottom of the expn tank.

Also noticed the beginnings of a circular crack in the tank, around the lid area. Guess I should replace it now before it blows?

Apparently a common problem. Sounds like a new tank is in order.

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