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Title: Expansion tanks
Post by: KeithmG on 05 August 2010, 13:46:01

I've just been told by the local dealer that Vauxhall no longer manufacture the expansion tank that I need to solve the coolant warning I have on my 2002 2.6V6, the only available source of supply being a pattern part manufacturer. Can it really be that Vauxhall no longer support spares for a 8 year old car and can anyone vouch for the quality of the alternative. Thanks in anticipation Keith.

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 14:01:50

I know of many people, if its been discontinued (which I doubt) then its only just happened.

try pm'ing Andyc, who works for vauxhall for a definitive answer  :y

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 14:04:59

It appears to be part number 90500223 if you want to try blagging the dealer that way

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: KeithmG on 05 August 2010, 14:45:25

Thanks folks. P.M sent to Andy awaiting reply

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 14:46:43

keep us posted, fingers crossed its just dealer misinformation  :y

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: andyc on 05 August 2010, 16:12:00

I've PM Keith but i'll also share it with the rest of the forum.

HIS DEALER IS TALKING B*&%^$S
There are 77 in stock at Vauxhall's and trade for arounf £26.00 + VAT

 

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: KeithmG on 05 August 2010, 16:12:35

Andyc identified 77 of these items at Vauxhall. Local dealer backpeddled and 1 now on order. So problem solved. Thanks folks this forum is brilliant.

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: andyc on 05 August 2010, 16:13:25

like to know what they said Keith?

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: KeithmG on 05 August 2010, 17:05:26

They were a little cagey but said they had initially confused the request with the level sensor which was unavailable separately. They are sourcing the part through a third party but it is a genuine Vauxhall part from another Vauxhall dealer.

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: mrjimbo on 05 August 2010, 17:13:51

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It appears to be part number 90500223 if you want to try blagging the dealer that way

Is this the number for the one with the level sensor or without ?

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: andyc on 05 August 2010, 17:53:11

with a sensor. Without is 90411630

Andy

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: mrjimbo on 05 August 2010, 18:24:32

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with a sensor. Without is 90411630

Andy

Cheers andyc  :y

Title: Re: Expansion tanks
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 18:45:40

The exact result I am sure we all expected.

Why Oh Why do dealers walk away from so many sales  :-/

And what would we do without Andy  :y