D2a Coolant Overflow Reservoir

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

The blingy cap fits over the crappy, supplied generic cap. I replaced the included cap with a Triton brand cap from Repco, the blingy cap merely holds the generic cap proper.

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Bling cap won't fit over the generic cap ,but the valving is interchangeable.

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Originally Posted by discorevy

Bling cap won't fit over the generic cap ,but the valving is interchangeable.

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They look like original Disco type caps. My replacement bottle came fitted with the old type push and turn 90⁰ cap.

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Originally Posted by d2dave

When they calculate the cost for taxes does this include item and freight or just the item?

A quick check tells me two of these would come in around $780. I am sure freight would be more than $220 which would take it over $1000.

Vinnie, if this does work out, I would be happy for it all to be sent to your place and you could hang onto mine until I organized getting it.

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Hi Dave,

I will contact you tomorrow after work because I looked at it today and the one with sight glass and alarm with freight came in at over $500 so this might mean GST etc. If I can work a way without it I will.

Vinnie

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Originally Posted by discorevy

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Arthurs previous answer appears to have 3 wires involved or direct short when switch is closed , maybe I'm just not understanding correctly.

A simple method would be this , but don't forget to run a fuse

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Ah, yes ... oops ... sorry, I did explain it wrong, but diagram would have explained it like you did ...

I think you will find that gst is payable on all imports now, regardless of cost

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

They look like original Disco type caps. My replacement bottle came fitted with the old type push and turn 90⁰ cap.

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I'd forgotten they used to use the old style caps, yep they now use the old Disco, Defender TD5/ Puma style caps, probably saves them time / tooling

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Originally Posted by Vinnie

Hi All,

My coolant overflow reservoir (good old plastic one) has split, this is the second one I am on. I've been told that the aluminum replacement is the way to go. Is this a better option? If so what brand/s should I look at? There are a few out there but have read reviews about those failing as well and just want a bottle that's not going to give me grief.

Cheers,

Vinnie

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if the OEM lasts 20 years why not just get a new one the same?

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Originally Posted by Grahame Roberts

if the OEM lasts 20 years why not just get a new one the same?

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Because you're lucky if you can get twelve months out of them. :bat:

I have the allisport one with the sight glass and the alarm too. My plastic bottle was starting to look a bit second hand. I have a brand new radiator, all new genuine hoses (100% of them - even the tiniest hose has been replaced with genuine) and a have a dual sensor engine guard as well. They aren't cheap but they are better value than a genuine plastic one :) 04D2a TD5 Auto

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Originally Posted by sharmy

I think you will find that gst is payable on all imports now, regardless of cost

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Perhaps, but imports over $1000 attract import duties on top. I've only just been through this.