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  1. 3rd April 2013, 11:23 PM #1
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    Coolant tank cap replacement.

    Evening all (morning technically)
    Just noticed the cap on my coolant tank is starting to leak, some nice pink stains on the brake booster, nice high whining sound.
    Whats the best way to source a new one?
    Wreckers?
    Stealers?
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  2. 3rd April 2013, 11:26 PM #2
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    How about this. Pretty cheap.

    LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 COOLANT EXPANSION TANK CAP | eBay
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    The Ebay link is an aftermarket cap. Genuine are roughly $20 AUD.

    I suggest getting it from the UK. Approximately 10 days wait (or less). They are $45.00 in Australia at Land Rover last time I checked.

    By the way I recommend a brand new one. Everyone is so paranoid about overheating it would be crazy to get one from the wreckers. Most people overlook the cap, but it's a integral part of the cooling system.

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    Agree 110%. New from the UK. There is no point buying second hand. I fitted a new cap when I did the head mainly as a precaution. Genuine was something like £15 and you shouldn't have to pay anyone than £5 postage.

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    I can't see a problem with aftermarket new cap. I have aftermarket radiator, aftermarket diffs. Aftermarket bullbar, many aftermarket bushes and seals, aftermarket battery, aftermarket wheels.
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    No problem with aftermarket parts. I just purchase genuine as a preference, especially when it's a 1/3 to 1/2 the price you would pay in Oz.

    Although my rig is about to hit 10 years she's all ridgy didge (except for the handbrake & CDL gaitor, genuine leather instead, and Terrafirma shocks).

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    Quote Originally Posted by walker View Post
    I can't see a problem with aftermarket new cap. I have aftermarket radiator, aftermarket diffs. Aftermarket bullbar, many aftermarket bushes and seals, aftermarket battery, aftermarket wheels.
    So I take it that you are using cheap no-name parts for your bull-bar, diffs, bushes, wheels and battery?
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    Okay, next question.
    Recommended british supplier? Paddocks?
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    Quote Originally Posted by OffTrack View Post
    So I take it that you are using cheap no-name parts for your bull-bar, diffs, bushes, wheels and battery?
    There was never any mention of cheap or no-name, just aftermarket.

    Everyone has an opinion based on their experience. I would never choose to use ARB gear, I have had some very dodgy build quality from them, but I have no problems with Ashcroft yet others I know will not use Ashcroft. I have been using Britpart parts for many many years and have only had 1 problem in all that time so I have no hesitation using their gear.

    I guess some people just like to spend their money.
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