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[T-rev]

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

[Abiton]

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. 

[Andy B]

..
 so is it that simple to replace?Thanks

Yes.  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. 

[T-rev]

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

[symes]

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.

[shadwell1981]

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!

[albitz]

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

[Andy B]

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. 

[T-rev]

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

[T-rev]

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 

[zzr600]

Albs, how much?

[albitz]

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.