Thread: td5 engine saver low water level alarm

Originally Posted by pojir

I believe it's straight fit only for D2 with EURO 2 engine. The expansion tank in EURO 3 is a bit different.

You might have a point. Sorry i didnt mention that

I have the return via the oil cooler blanked off so it may be fine.

Looks like a solution to the LR expansion tank failures.

Originally Posted by Bohica

Looks like a solution to the LR expansion tank failures.

How so?

Originally Posted by sierrafery

If you can find BMW E30, E36 coolant tank at a scrapyard it's perfect fit and has level sensor in it, all you need is a relay and a buzzer cos it's N/C contact, i connected mine to the water in fuel warning lamp circuit cos i dont have water sensor on the filter so when that warning comes on i know the tank gets empty.

Originally Posted by rick130

Just so I get this straight, the entire BMW expansion tank fits and plumbs up ok??!!

If so, that's brilliant!
None of the aftermarket TD5 versions after safe, and Mario won't warrant the genuine one either.

As BMW owned Land Rover during this period, I'd suggest these are identical parts, so can the BM item be relied upon?
I think the best option is the Allisport replacement. They come with sightglass and/or low coolant alarm options. My only complaint is the fancy cap failed (prematurely IMO), but is easily replaced with a common or garden verity.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

As BMW owned Land Rover during this period, I'd suggest these are identical parts, so can the BM item be relied upon?
I think the best option is the Allisport replacement. They come with sightglass and/or low coolant alarm options. My only complaint is the fancy cap failed (prematurely IMO), but is easily replaced with a common or garden verity.

I got one to install next week

Originally Posted by onebob

How so?

With the oem ones having a tendency to fail, these might not.

Originally Posted by Bohica

With the oem ones having a tendency to fail, these might not.

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Yes, on that I agree, however.... I was responding to your comment that immediately followed rick130’s post re blanking off the oil cooler return?