Started work on my coolant change today, using Markjay's excellent write up [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Gave the bolts securing the undertray a good soaking in plus gas along with those that fix the radiator cover and went out to buy various bits like hose clips, drain bowl and some of Sainsbury's finest mineral water!
Got back home and removed undertray and radiator cover and located the rad drain tap. All OK so far.
Removed the expansion tank cap and then noted a series of cracks following the neck of the tank. Bu**er!
Pictures show what I mean: (first attempt at posting a pic so hope it works!)
General View:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/x20xev/Omega%20Servicing/expansion_full_top.jpgClose up Front:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/x20xev/Omega%20Servicing/expansion_closer.jpgClose up Rear:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/x20xev/Omega%20Servicing/expansion_rear.jpgFull View of Tank (with cat in background!):
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/x20xev/Omega%20Servicing/expansion_full_view.jpgSo, went to vaux (dealer only ½ mile up the road from me) to get a price. £39 for a tank with sensor and in stock! Why do that have that and not a brake light switch I wonder?
Anyway, I will be fitting a new tank as, whilst I am sure that this one will be OK for a while, I like to do things properly. Will be phoning Autovaux on Monday to fit out their price.
Still, I was going to take the bottle of and use a bottle brush to clean it up - at least I will have a nice shiny new one now I suppose!