Thread: D2a Coolant Overflow Reservoir

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Originally Posted by Grahame Roberts

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

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

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