Thread: Blown expansion tank again

the tank is 175.38 and that stupid hose is 201.25 plus gst makes 414.29 they dont miss you at rolf motors ile give you the hot tip

Originally Posted by 4bee

Maybe someone who has changed them could do a 'pour test'.

Best to know this before we all take off to the nearest "Dismantlers".

The LR one in my Disc. looks a bit bigger especially on the firewall end, but it's hard to tell by looking at them due to the odd shape.

Ok I just went out and checked the fuid capacity.
The OEM LR takes 1500ml of fluid to bring it up to the '+' max level inside the tank.
The Volvo one take 1500ml to bring it up to the Max level mark on the outside of the tank.
The Landrover one has a lot more air space above the fluid to allow for expansion, the volvo one has less. But under normal operating I have never had the fluid rise much in the LR one. except for my recent problem.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Rover Radiators have very small tubes, that can block up with tiny bits of rubber,silicone sealant etc etc.
Also have you looked at the fins? Often in old age the fins turn to dust.
If it is in as good condition as you believe, it will take a rodding at AFAIK around $100, not a lot.
If it is bad, you will be up for a $600 core but you may not have to buy any more header tanks.LOL.
Regards Philip A

I pulled the radiator this afternoon and gave it a flush. When I turned it side on so the core was verticle I noticed a lot of stuff floating out with the water. So obviously I have some radiator blockage.
The fins are also damaged in places, crushed from some prevoius contact whilst trying to remove the fan schroud assembly. Might have to look in a replacement when the finances allow.

Originally Posted by 460cixy

the tank is 175.38 and that stupid hose is 201.25 plus gst makes 414.29 they dont miss you at rolf motors ile give you the hot tip

A stealership or aftermarket?

Thanks Rovernaut, that certainly helps.

Originally Posted by Rovernaut

$400????? The tanks are around $120 and the bottom hose would probably be up to $150, How many crayfish meals were included in the price?

I got my tank with new cap delivered for $117, so you was ripped good.

"..the tank is 175.38 and that stupid hose is 201.25 plus gst makes 414.29 they dont miss you at Ned Kelly Motors ile give you the hot tip."

thats the stealer for you not much in the way of non genuine parts un less i drive across town to a bloke i wont use any more or order them on line and i needed the car going today not in 2 days time