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Title: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 01 August 2016, 11:56:54

Hi all....
Can anyone supply a link to anyone who sells the expansion tanks (new) and have them in stock. I have tried Googling, Bing, E-Bay etc, but I can't, as of yet, find anyone selling them. Need the one with a sensor (2003, 2.6) Place where I got my last one has not got any.
I expect Vx, if they still stock them, will be horrendous price.
Its not an end of the world problem. Coolant Level check comes on when the temp gets to about 92deg, despite it being full of coolant. Goes off again after a while, when you get going and the temp drops to 85deg or less.
Just that one day, it may tell the truth, and I will ignore it. :y

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Muroman on 01 August 2016, 12:04:59

I live in Finland, ordered from our local Opel/Vx seller (known of high prices). It eventually came from Germany brand new tank ~90 euros. So just saying that I don't believe that's high price from the tank so you should ask from Vx  :y

-Mika

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: zirk on 01 August 2016, 12:06:13

Think there around 25 notes from VX. Although its been a few years since I bought one.  :-\

 

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 01 August 2016, 12:42:11

Thanks fellas.

I have located one at a place called Vauxhall-Car-Parts.
For your info, it was  (£35) £41 inc vat....£49 delivered  :y

Thanks Mika, Chris :y

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: steve6367 on 01 August 2016, 14:09:56

I was too slow sorry, but as I'd already asked VX in Poole have one in stock, £39.78 +vat (TC). If you were down this way happy to pick it up for you on TC.

Steve

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2016, 18:48:24

They've shot up. £25+VAT (trade, as not TC item) was the usual price for several years, as still was that last year.

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 01 August 2016, 19:05:39

Quote from: steve6367 on 01 August 2016, 14:09:56

I was too slow sorry, but as I'd already asked VX in Poole have one in stock, £39.78 +vat (TC). If you were down this way happy to pick it up for you on TC.

Steve

No problem, Steve. I won't be down until September, but thanks for thinking of me

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: omega2018 on 03 August 2016, 00:51:45

autovaux.co.uk £36 +£3 delivery. oem part.

see http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136365.msg1750257#msg1750257 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136365.msg1750257#msg1750257)

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 03 August 2016, 13:15:47

Thanks Migmog...
However, although slightly dearer, mine came today, wrapped to survive an atom bomb ;D :y

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2016, 18:23:11

Quote from: migmog on 03 August 2016, 00:51:45

autovaux.co.uk £36 +£3 delivery. oem part.

see http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136365.msg1750257#msg1750257 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136365.msg1750257#msg1750257)

A brave man ordering anything from those shifty, lying bastids :o

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: neil74 on 03 August 2016, 20:11:27

I actually ordered a timing belt kit from VCP and paid extra for it to be delivered as soon as possible but I waited a week and nothing turned up so it was cancelled and I had to buy one from eurocarparts instead.

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 06 August 2016, 10:27:45

Do these sensors fail for various reasons, like mine which is perfect, unless you get to 92 degrees, or could it be combined with another temperature part. Or is it usually total failure.
Wondering if it is worth giving it a good flushing with something, once its off, or am I wasting my time. Thought about fitting it to the 2.5, as it is in 'as new condition' regards colour. I won't disconnect the sensor....too paranoid for that !!!!. :y

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2016, 11:29:39

Sensor out, its a reed relay.

So faults:
Float stick in bottle *
Magnetic ring in poor condition *
Failed reed
Dry joint on reed #
Wiring

* - common, # - not uncommon

Title: Re: Expansion tank
Post by: Terbs on 07 August 2016, 14:47:46

Thanks, TB :y